To criticise Morrison for putting the health of the budget ahead of the health of Australians is to flatter him unfairly. That simple truth is now crystal clear to the restaurateurs and retailers who were recently demanding Covid restrictions be lifted. As the election draws closer, Morrison is stuck in a dilemma of his own making. It is making hundreds of thousands of Australians sick, and it’s making millions think twice about going out to spend. Scott Morrison has asked Australians to take responsibility for their own actions from here on in.

Source: The Guardian January 12, 2022 05:43 UTC