I nearly just blew my foofu valve when I heard on ABC radio that a NZ Rugby League team was expecting to get an exemption from the travel ban on non-Australian citizens so that they can come to Australia for the "vital" reason of playing footy. It makes me really angry to think that this might be allowed when many other people are not able to come here eg my son's British girlfriend. I can guarantee you that she would not be off camping with the brothers, shooting at things without a licence, riding a motor bike in contravention of social distancing and travel limitations or drinking and dancing with a posse of hot young guys.
I cannot believe that this is even being considered. Probably this is more like a rant than a post, but really, why should the rules be bent for football players (expecting to be flamed for saying this!)
I agree. The worst exemption to make. There is no benefit to society.
It makes no sense, except that someone (not most) will make some money from it.