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In the face of COVID-19, âgrowthâ makes no sense
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THE PANDEMIC
In the face of COVID-19, âgrowthâ makes no sense
Even in the face of COVID-19, federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is bringing down a federal budget aimed at economic growth (âBorders set to reopen next year in recovery bidâ, 10/5). This isnât a good idea.
To fuel growth, migration will be restored âto pre-pandemic levels as soon as the governmentâs health experts declared it possibleâ. Note the word is possible, not advisable. The idea of boosting migration on the cutting edge of a possibility makes me uneasy. Itâs possible any time anyone says so, but globally the risk of infection and death from th
While others faltered, we acted decisively
February 4, 2021 10.30pm
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COVID-19
While others faltered, we acted decisively
Chris Uhlmann says: ″Lockdowns have already exacted a price that cannot be measured in dollars or over the short term and the yo-yo imprisonment of cities will eventually cripple communities economically and psychologically.″ (Opinion, 3/2) Recently, my friend wrote to me from Germany: ″I have corona blues, like many here. The European politicians know from Australia, New Zealand etc how to handle the pandemic. But they are not acting.″