And yet, here in Australia it is ok for the rank and file to attend meetings unvaccinated
Yep, if that Announcement was given in the land Downunder it would be met with a degree of puzzlement.
Our places of assembly like theatres and churches (and presumably Kingdom Halls too) have long ago disposed of any kind of restrictions and even though we apparently have a wave of covid infections. The only restrictions I’m aware of are in visiting aged care facilities.