Up until June this year almost everything was back to normal. Even the economy was back on track. The government basically squandered a 12 month head start.

The lockdowns have been relatively short-lived and only in the city metros which were then or are currently experiencing outbreaks. So most people have only been in lock down for a few months, if at all.

Australian lockdowns have been much more intermittent because of their effectiveness; there have been some periods of no restrictions.

(Would be good if someone had a calendar recording this)

It’s been a bit inconvenient but quite a stretch to say anyone “lost two years”. Life was basically back to normal in Australia until June. In my city we’ve had practically no restrictions for over a year.

why do people with no idea about what's happening bother to comment at all?

australia's use of a few lockdowns and draconian border resitrictions eliminated covid within the country and meant there's been little restrictions for anyone for most of the pandemic.