But a sea of online trolls were quick to try and ruin the moment of fun, criticising the NSW premier for not socially distancing or wearing a mask. NSW is currently living under strict Covid restrictions, with masks mandatory and Greater Sydney and surrounding areas under a stay-at-home order. Ms Berejiklian has resisted lockdowns throughout the pandemic while other state leaders have promptly shutdown amid a handful of cases. Greater Sydney was placed into lockdown on Saturday after escalating restrictions were enacted over several days across the city's centre and east. Amid fears the contagious Indian Delta COVID variant could spread from Greater Sydney, New Zealand has paused a quarantine-free trans-Tasman bubble until at least Tuesday.

Source: The Nation June 27, 2021 11:26 UTC