Carmen Hurst

Work in comms. Views my own. RTs/likes not endorsements.

[Carmen Hurst @CarmenHurst]

For anyone wondering why Aussies are finding it difficult and stressful to get home... This is the impact of the govt’s arrival caps into Aus. This is what ‘moving heaven and earth’ to get #strandedAussies home looks like...

📸 Flight from Singapore to Brisbane via Syd on 20 Nov

[Latika M Bourke @latikambourke]

EXCLUSIVE in @smh & @theage

@MarisePayne was explicitly warned that the caps on citizens returning home would leave Australians stranded and destitute and unable to access work or healthcare overseas in the middle of a pandemic.

https://t.co/Byg2qNevSQ

#StrandedAussies

[Latika M Bourke @latikambourke]

From every discussion on and off the record I have had with frontbenchers on both sides about this, they would lock Australians out again 'in a heartbeat' and it would be absolutely supported by public.

@M_McCormackMP says so in this article 🔽

So if you ever travel, be aware

[Sean Parnell 🫶🏼 @seanparnell]

For the out-of-towners, this is the street next to Suncorp Stadium in #Brisbane - if you look closely you’ll notice there’s a car in front of the bus. @brisbanetimes

[Rory Stewart @RoryStewartUK]

Acutely intelligent, sensitive to Russia as much as to Ukraine, clear about the horror of war - quietly immensely courageous - @zelenskyyUa is an extraordinary man. This is one of the most remarkable speeches ever made - in dignified contrast to Putin’s hysterical megalomania.

[Mateo Szlapek-Sewillo @MSewillo]

Most Australians think they can't do anything about Russia's invasion of Ukraine other than sit at home doomscrolling.

Not true. Here are 5 productive things you can do.

[Carmen Hurst @CarmenHurst]

@BlakeNadilo It’s just wrong. I’m so sorry, I can only imagine your distress. 💔

[AdventureAli @adventure_ali_]

Great news. Welcome back!

[Carmen Hurst @CarmenHurst]

@adventure_ali_ Haha. The people standing in that queue couldn’t care less - just happy to finally travel! I took some solace in the fact that the first tweet in the thread was positive. Low expectations these days, although so pleasantly very surprised with the reopening announcement!

[Carmen Hurst @CarmenHurst]

Actually crying! 😭😅🥺🤩 This has made my day. The impact of this prolonged closure and uncertainty for so many people cannot be underestimated. Get ready for more tearful airport reunions for those who didn’t meet the previous exemption categories! #strandedAussies

[Australian Aviation @ausaviation]

Australia’s borders are set to finally reopen to fully vaccinated tourists and visa-holders from 21 February, marking the first time the country has fully eased its international border restrictions since they were introduced in March 2020.

https://t.co/EqrGObCcAM

[Powerlink Queensland @powerlinkqld]

As #heatwave conditions drive record #electricity demand #Queenslanders are being asked to reduce their #energy use where safe to do so. We appreciate your cooperation. #SafeforLife

Learn more about how you can help https://t.co/IEOF11jMa4

[AdventureAli @adventure_ali_]

20,000 Western Australians stranded. 2 years into this and we are STILL leaving our citizens and residents overseas.

[Charlotte Bellis @CharlotteBellis]

THREAD: Today I wrote an op-ed in the @nzherald (https://t.co/KjR1tw3lBc). It details how @jimhuylebroek and I were rejected this week to return to my homeland NZ to give birth, because of covid restrictions. We are in Afghanistan.

[Amber @missrobinson]

All of this

[Kelsey @KelseyObGyn]

Why do you trust me to treat you when you get COVID, but you don’t trust me to prevent you from getting COVID?

[Michael Dawe 🎀 🎸 @Diddoms]

Last night I tried to help a young woman in her early 20s as she struggled to breath in ICU. She took her mask off long enough to sip some water & her O2 sats fell to 58%. Her Resp rate then hit 70 & the look on her face was pure fear. A vaccine could have prevented it all.

[Cees @NordicNomadEsq]

Today’s the day! Singaporean tourists can now come to Australia while I and 1,500,00+ other Australian resident visa-holders still can’t leave to see family and then return to Oz. Thousands more remain trapped offshore.

Please retweet and help end this cruelty once and for all.

[ABC News @abcnews]

When the government closed Australia's borders, were you stranded overseas? Or stuck in Australia, away from international family? Has that affected your politics or how you might vote? We'd like to hear from you to help inform our coverage: https://t.co/1R9yw2YDHv