I have been saying for the last week or two I expect fuel restrictions to come in after the Easter weekend. Not before, because that would go down like a lead balloon. But this portends my prediction, I reckon.

Ask first.

Then waggle the finger and say "I asked nicely, but you are not making a smart choice, so daddy has to be mean now".

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It's definitely sounding like we're ending up there sooner rather than later. They are likely very hesitant to announce any kind of restrictions because many Australians are still sensitive over COVID and it creates another wedge issue for the Coalition and One Nation. I have zero faith in either of those political groups, particularly with the Liberals now being led by Angus Taylor, to actually do the right thing by the nation and support the government in its efforts managing the crisis.

[–] budget_biochemist@slrpnk.net 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

One of the most depressing things about COVID was learning how selfish most Australians are. Forget everything we like to pretend about community spirit and mateship and all that. People were acting like having a bit of fabric over their mouth was oppression, and taking a month off going to the pub was apparently unbearable.

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 1 points 3 weeks ago

Seems like those times are coming back. I was just hearing today about how people have already lost it over in Korea; they're stockpiling rubbish bags because they anticipate a shortage. It's the toilet paper thing all over again.