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Aussie Aussie Aussie for Some

Two panels. Scott Morrison opens his arms to an Australian cricketer saying, 'Aussie Aussie Aussie'!. Second panel Morrison says, 'Oi Oi Oi!' to a citizen, while holding his hand out.

As a new coronavirus variant raged across India, harsh border measures were imposed, backed up with large fines and possible imprisonment. John Shakespeare uses the sporting catchcry, ‘Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!’ to highlight the stark difference in treatment experienced by members of the touring Australian cricket team and other Australian citizens seeking to return home.