Commentary The impact of COVID-19 directions on the lives of people is truly staggering. The interminable lockdown and border closures have wrought havoc and inflicted misery on many people. Each day, people are inundated with fluid and ever-changing COVID-19 directions, which, however, are hardly transparent. This idea of constant change was captured perceptively by Michael Dimarco in an article in the Spectator Australia, stating that, “One of the great ironies of the COVID-19 pandemic is how consistent Western governments have been at providing inconsistent health advice.” The ever-changing nature and lack of transparency of the COVID-19 directions have made it difficult for people to plan their lives. It may also have adversely affected the nature of Australia’s liberal democratic system. In an interesting article published in The Atlantic, Conor Friedersdorf admits that “Australia is undoubtedly a democracy, with multiple political parties, regular elections, and the peaceful transfer of power.” However, he still …