The country of Australia, established as a penal colony in the 18th century, has returned to its roots. Well, at least parts of it - all in the name of Covid.

All Western democracies should take note of the draconian measures enacted by several states in Australia.

Lesson learned: Authoritarians are authoritarians. If left unchecked, they will do what authoritarians do . . . control, oppress, dominate, discriminate and suppress opposition.