[throwawaythekey]

In day to day life we are fairly free but for example we have much weaker freedom of speech/opinion than the USA. For example if you raise your arm at a particular angle you can now be sent to jail [1].

We also had some of the longest/harshet COVID lockdowns in the world in my state.

[1] - https://www.dw.com/en/australia-man-convicted-for-performing...

[threeseed]

> if you raise your arm at a particular angle you can now be sent to jail

Also known as doing a Nazi salute.