Thread by @DrRJKavanagh

So, Australia's borders have been closed for more than a year now, even to its own citizens, leaving untold numbers stranded overseas.

Now, 9,000 Australian citizens in India may also be subject to fines or imprisonment if they try to return home. smh.com.au/politics/feder…

The government has also provided no financial support to its citizens stranded in foreign countries except for one-time loans in the amount of $1,500 US.

It's the only country in the world which has closed its borders to its own citizens.

There are limited flights from Europe and the US, but the caps on entry are so low, they sell out within seconds, and airlines give priority to people flying business and first class.

A one way ticket from Europe or the US right now costs between $10,000 to $30,000 US.

And that will be for a flight scheduled for a month or two out.

It's all been crazy, but to think people could face prison time for trying to come home, that's just unbelievable.

And if you argue, well yes but look how well Australia has done with COVID, New Zealand has done better, and it has never closed its borders to its citizens, nor has it forbidden them from leaving the country (as Australia also does).

Question also why the Australian government is taking this action against Australians in India, but never did against Australians in the US or UK, when rates in both countries were through the roof. Smells like racism. smh.com.au/national/india…