Vladimir Putin vs Daniel Andrews - Who's the tyrant now?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently come out against forcing citizens in Russia to get vaccinated through coercion, particularly through threatening their employment.

"Vaccination is the main weapon against the spread of the virus. Importantly, no one should be forced to get a jab. Pressure, where people may lose their jobs, is even less acceptable. People must be convinced of the need to get the vaccine."

Let's compare that to the approach of Australian leaders such as Daniel Andrews, both in language and tone.

Why are western leaders making a mockery of individual freedoms and civil liberties, that are at the heart of the western tradition?