Re: Pandemic Management bill. Health and well-being Act 2021.
Reply #191 –
And here I was thinking that this thread would wither and die after the democratic process had run its course and the Pandemic Management Act 2021 became law
Of course the Premier has made use of the Act, it's intended to deal with pandemics and we're smack bang in the middle of one. Anyone who can't see that has rocks in their head.
I don't give a fat rat's clacker about folk who choose not to be vaccinated. They will get COVID and many of them will die. That's their choice. I am concerned about folk who can't be vaccinated for medical reasons and I'm particularly concerned about the children under 12 who can't yet be vaccinated.
One of my grandsons was pulled out of his first ever school camp yesterday because he was a close contact of a COVID case. Fortunately, he has tested negative, as has his family. Until such time as all children are protected from COVID, our Governments, State and Federal, should be doing whatever is necessary to slow the spread of COVID. That requires the use of powers conferred by the Pandemic Management Act 2021 and whatever applies in other jurisdictions.
My nephew (a medical researcher) recently got COVID after a night out in Bendigo. My niece's husband (a firey) also got COVID at the same venue. My niece (a public servant) escaped infection as did another nephew (a tradie) and his wife (an ambo). All are double vaxxed and the two who got COVID had mild symptoms and are no longer infectious. All of them are very supportive of the Pandemic Management Act 2021 and its use to suppress the spread of COVID to the vulnerable in our community.
My RSL branch had its Christmas break-up at a local golf club last week. Most of the veterans and their partners are a little older than me and every one was double vaxxed. While they have a range of views about how the State and Federal Governments are dealing with COVID, they strongly support the vaccine mandate and the measures taken by the State Government. The thing is that they have served their country and, in most cases, put their lives on the line. They wouldn't give the steam off their p1ss for the crackpots who peddle conspiracy theories and won't take the pandemic seriously.
Well said, David.
I am 100% on the same page, especially regarding the vulnerable who can't be vaccinated. And the kids.
Those who choose not to be vaccinated for all kinds of spurious reasoning, will likely get to burden the community in all manner of ways.
I do, however, as expressed previously remain concerned for the mental health of the vulnerable (to severe anx, depression, etc.). It does seem this reality is being acknowledged and funding to support resources is to be raised.