COSBOA’s Peter Strong: This year we learnt that in a crisis, we must consult and consult often
COSBOA chief Peter Strong. Source: supplied.
Every year since 2010 we have published a ‘year in review’ from COSBOA. This year is obviously somewhat of a special year and a challenge to review.
The year started off with bushfires and then COVID came and tried to take control.
As a result, the nation stood up and did what was needed and so far (there is no end yet) we have excelled, and indeed overachieved. From a health perspective Australia is better placed than most other countries and certainly better placed than any other country in the top 20 economies.
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