Major human rights report drops bombshell on Australia's response to Covid: 'Should never be repeated'
Daily MailDomestic violence victims, renters, casual workers and at-risk groups bore the brunt of Australia's Covid lockdowns, while governments at every level trampled on the public's human rights. That's the verdict of a Human Rights Commission report released on Tuesday, having assessed the experiences of 5,000 Australians affected by border closures, school disruptions, vaccine mandates, lockdowns, quarantine and other heath restrictions. Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay said while Australia's strict pandemic response saved some lives, it came at a significant cost. Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay said while Australia's pandemic response saved lives, it came at a significant cost 'We heard devastating stories of severe economic hardship, families unable to say goodbye to loved ones, women trapped in violent households, and communities left isolated due to blanket policies that failed to consider local realities,' Ms Finlay said.
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