Re: Post Pandemic Holidays
Originally Posted by
Surfermom
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Bruce, I am surprised by the actual border closings. We have stop points in different states here, but the closures would be impossible to enforce and I am sure the citizenry would go into meltdown.
The Constitution was written to protect state's rights. Here the State government is possibly more important than the federal government in how it affects everyday life.
Speaking very broadly, people are more attached to their state, for example the most important sporting event on the east coast is the State of Origin footie between NSW and Queensland.
Also state borders are relativity easy to protect for example WA has effectively two roads in or out, NT has three.
NSW/Victoria was a problem with lots of crossings but it is sealed now by use of the police and military. Only freight crosses the borders though there are permits for people who live in border communities who cross to work or for medical reasons etc.
There was an interesting discussion this morning on the radio about the International borders being closed. Currently no Australian resident can leave the country except with a permit (work/family death etc). Australia is the only country to enforce this on a permanent basis according to the radio.