Lockdown Australia: Pandemic of Madness
by Dave Ives
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Pub Date Oct 08 2024 | Archive Date Mar 20 2025
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Description
During COVID, the land ‘down under’ transformed into the land of the ‘lockdown.’
In his book, ‘Lockdown Australia’, Dave Ives gives an on-the-ground, eyewitness account of the madness that took place in Australia during COVID.
‘Lockdown Australia’ is a must read for anyone interested in finding out how crazy things got in Australia during COVID. Find out how the political overlords, and their eager henchmen – with the intensity of a rugby grand final match - picked up the ‘tyranny football’ and ran for the goal line. They almost made it.
You see, the politicians pulled off an amazing trick, a con – impose tyranny but convince almost everyone that it’s not. How did they do it? Easy, they announced, ‘It’s for the good of the people.’ That clause made it all ‘OK.’
Fortunately, the overlords fumbled the ball, overplayed their hand, and many people are waking up to the reality of the COVID madness. People are talking, sharing their stories, finding out the truth. Dissenting voices abound and we need to listen and learn making sure the ‘con’ is never repeated. Dave Ives is one of those voices.
If Australia falls into the ‘tyranny hole’ again, we may not get out. And the days of ‘She’ll be right mate!’ will be gone – maybe forever.
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 503414
This was a very good book. It was well-written. At times, it was hard to read, but the resolve of people was astonishing. It's amazing how people can survive.
Abigail L, Librarian
Lockdown Australia: Pandemic of Madness is an eye-opening, no-holds-barred look at the chaos that unfolded in Australia during COVID. Dave Ives doesn’t just recount events—he pulls you right into the heart of the madness, exposing the political power plays, fear-driven decisions, and the eerie way control was normalized. What I appreciated most was how raw and unfiltered this book felt—it’s not just a history lesson, it’s a wake-up call. Whether you lived through it or are just curious about how far things went, this is a gripping and important read.
Sue E, Reviewer
WELL. This book is like a front-row seat to the most bizarre dystopian thriller… except it actually happened! 😳 Lockdown Australia doesn’t sugarcoat a thing—Dave Ives lays it all out, from over-the-top restrictions to the political circus that made 2020 feel like a never-ending nightmare. If you’ve ever thought, “Nah, that couldn’t have happened,” guess what? It did. And it’s WILD. If you want a book that will make you shake your head, yell at the pages, and maybe question everything, this is it. Read it, remember it, and never let history repeat itself. 🇦🇺🚨📖
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