Hilarious!
The reason I chose this username has nothing to do with Virgin Aust actually, lol. My skin is as red as a tomato as I have a rare genetic skin condition similar to severe psoriasis.
I did have a trip planned with Mum in feb (sunshine Coast but accommodation had to be paid in full by 8th Jan. Unfortunately she broke her arm and required surgery the other day, so we've cancelled. Didn't have flights booked but as a Victorian, spending a week in any state for more than a few days is a risk due to the potential for your home state to shut their borders on you.
It's really unfortunate as the only true relief I am able to get for my skin condition is being in a humid climate. It literally does wonders for me and gives me an easier life and helps my skin more than any drug ever could. It's been a particularly tough year for me as I have spent most of it recovering from a rather deep excision of a melanoma (left calf) almost exactly a year ago. Thankfully I caught the bugger early, but skin graft failed in my case as I don't have any viable, healthy skin.
I usually travel to FNQ (Port Douglas) twice a year (oct/nov) and feb/mar) for approximately 2 weeks per trip. I usually go via BNE to make a semi DSC promotion
I'm pretty upset that our state leaders have felt they need to act like this, although, the airlines have been excellent regarding flexibility and status extension.
I guess what angers me the most is the "one rule for the elites and one rule for everyone else when it comes to border restrictions. I was most infuriated the other day by the decision of Cricket Australia, along with the NSW and QLD governments to allow the 3rd test to go ahead in Sydney on Thursday, and the 4th test in Brisbane to go ahead on the 15th January.
Neither the Indian or Australian cricket team or support staff have to quarantine as they are in a bubble. As both teams will be heading to Sydney, the QLD Govt has already granted exceptions (IE no HQ for the cricketers.)
I so badly need some Queensland weather, I would be willing to sit at home (I live by myself,) not allow any visitors for a certain period of time equal to that of what the cricket teams are doing. I would obviously practice social distancing and if at any point throughout my trip I felt unwell, I would not leave my lodging and seek a test immediately.