One of the problems was, the RAT tests were far, far less accurate than advertised, making them largely useless. Much like the effectiveness of masks for the general public.

IMO though, if you asked me whether I would prefer to be in Victoria vs. WA during Covid, I would 100% say I would have liked to be in WA

But, both were silly. Finland barely closed down internally at all. Similar rates of death, similar age groups.

My friends were living it up in WA, going to the beaches and shops while I couldn't travel more then 5kms from my home.

Again, silly eh?
Here, going into work was optional. :D