Research from the Melbourne University and the ANU concludes that cracking down on COVID outbreaks early is the best approach for the economy Research from the Melbourne University and the ANU concludes that cracking down on COVID outbreaks early is the best approach for the economy Professor Tom Kompas. [Image: theconversation] Newly published research from the Melbourne University and the ANU has concluded that cracking down on COVID outbreaks early is the best approach for the economy. The report’s authors including Professor Tom Kompas call it going hard and fast. Your browser does not support the audio element. Melbourne is in lockdown at the moment.