First: it is NOT "Australia". This mandate applies to the city of Melbourne only. As the linked article says: "Andrews made the decree following the recent “Walk. Talk. Sip.” event that took place in Melbourne". This event encouraged people to bypass current mask mandates by getting a to-go alcoholic beverage, and then sip it as they walked to the next pub on the list - not wearing a mask. So - they were being a-holes, and this is the result. If this bothers them, they should come to Florida, where you can spew your C***D all around with no official repercussion.