Global authorities’ heavy-handedness reminiscent of ’totalitarian regimes’

Director of Culture, Prosperity, and Civil Society PR Peter Kurti says authorities globally have been very heavy-handed in ensuring the public complies with health orders, reminiscent of “totalitarian regimes“. “Freedom of religious practice; freedom to worship, is actually a very important freedom we value... whilst it’s important to understand the epidemiological aspect of this... the police have been very heavy-handed in many parts of the world, including in the early days in parts of Australia,“ he said. “People come to worship and gather in good faith and then to have the police turn up and say they’re breaking the law does smack somewhat, of totalitarian regimes.“