Talking about being fixated, I'm sick to death of this fixation on "image of people holidaying" . Someone brings it up every 20 or so posts.
Australians (except for Victorians) are already holidaying as someone sitting overseas I've seen plenty of "pictures ... of people holidaying" (within Australia). Except for long suffering Victorians - there has been the opportunity to holiday for the last 12 months, and many people I know have taken holidays. It's not like being stuck in a European country, many of which are the size of Victoria, or smaller. I've know a couple who normally would take at least 2 overseas trips a year, who've been on holidays in every state and territory in Australia in the last 12 months. Beaches, mountains, cafes, rainforests etc. You name it. I don't think most people in Australia would care much for them bleating that they haven't been able to go overseas for a holiday (poor diddums, I wouldn't). Spoilt and indulgent comes to mind. (btw they don't bleat and moan, so not saying they are spoilt and indulgent)
However, I do think it is quite sad, in fact heartless, that they can't travel to Europe to see one of their families. One of them hasn't seen his mother in person now for nearly 2 years. I hope they will be able to go soon, as she is not getting any younger. IMHO, this is the true sadness. Not holidaying.