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Collected Item: “HIST30060 Frustration over lockdown restrictions in Victoria”

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HIST30060 Frustration over lockdown restrictions in Victoria

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Photograph

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This is a short sentence sent into the Herald Sun newspaper just after another lockdown had been announced, that says quite simply 'Daniel Andrews, just get out of my life.' This sentiment has grown throughout the course of the pandemic, as people feel very frustrated with their freedoms being restricted, if only temporarily. Thus, this item reflects the debate around pandemic restrictions- while some see them as necessary to stop the spread, others question either the need for them or their harshness.

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politics, debate, newspaper

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Jayde Elvey

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2021-05-28
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