A Western Australian shopper has highlighted a baffling anomaly in a new state rule introduced to try and protect the public from Covid-19.
The shopper posted a photo to social media of a sign at a Perth Aldi instructing customers they need to show proof they’re fully vaccinated before buying alcohol – even though no jab is required to buy food in the same store.
The new rule was introduced by the Western Australia government, not the supermarket chain.
A woman questioned the effectiveness of the rule, pointing out her groceries and ‘bottle of wine’ would be processed by the same cashier at the same time – presumably all carrying the same risk of virus spread.
The shopper posted a photo to social media of a sign at a Perth Aldi instructing customers they need to show proof they’re fully vaccinated before buying alcohol – even though no jab is required to buy food in the same store
The new rule was introduced by the Western Australia government, not the supermarket chain
‘I can buy groceries at Aldi, but must be vaccinated to take a bottle of wine through the same register… science,’ paisleypeta wrote on twitter.
The sign stated, ‘In accordance with the WA Government, as of Monday 31st January 2022, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination to purchase alcohol from this store’.
On Monday the new WA restrictions were introduced including the need to be fully vaccinated to enter a huge range of mostly indoor sites.
These include clubs, cafes, restaurants (including fast-food outlets), cinemas, stadiums, gyms and to buy alcohol.
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But supermarkets were not on the list of vaccine-only venues – even though the virus spread can occur there just as easily.
WA premier Mark McGowan claimed the new rules would protect the community and encourage people to get vaccinated.
But the Aldi example appeared to show in some cases the effectiveness of the rules looks questionable.
One twitter user reckoned they had worked out how to get around the problem.
WA premier Mark McGowan claimed the rules would protect the community and encourage people to get vaccinated.
‘Easy fixed. Load up your trolley with groceries and put the booze last. When they refuse serving just leave,’ the person wrote.
Another user believed the basis for the new restrictions was ‘backwards’.
‘Requiring proof of vax makes no sense. By the mere fact you are out and about using a service, whether your vaxd or not, if you have a disease or symptoms you shouldn’t be out,’ they said.
‘The public health angle is backwards. It should be, if you are feeling sick or unwell don’t go out.’
Daily Mail Australia approached Aldi and the WA Government for a response.
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