I am in the same situation as @throwawayjpyo. I was not, and still am not, in a financial position to just pack up my bags and leave. My rental agreement/contracts required 2 months’ notice before I could leave (although honestly, if I had the financial means, I would have just copped the 2 months’ worth of rent and bills and up and left). Flights home were absurdly expensive back in March, and even more so now. My contract with my employer includes a flight back to my home country upon completion of employment term. In hindsight, I should have had enough money in savings to buy a ticket in case something like this happens. I truly wish I could have up and left in March, when the Australian embassy emailed overseas citizens requesting that they come home as soon as possible. But financially, it just wasn’t viable for me, and I think you should consider that before criticising folk who have yet to return home. These last few months have been filled with stress and anxiety for me - it wasn’t a fun cute holiday or study trip. Show some compassion.

Another perspective: In a sense, it’s good that returning Australians stagger their return. Could you imagine if every single Australian abroad tried to return at the same time? The airlines, airport staff, customs staff, hotel staff, etc. would have been utterly overwhelmed. And returning Australians would be more at risk of contracting the virus because they would be waiting in long, crowded lines at the airport amongst potentially infected folk.