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Scott Morrison is steering in the right direction, but we're going to need a bigger boat

  • Written by: Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW

The Australian government’s JobKeeper wage subsidy, estimated to cost A$130 billion, is a crucial measure to help keep the economy from completely cratering.

But, even if COVID-19 is sufficiently under control for the economy to return to semi-normality in six months, the plan is unlikely to be sufficient and will need to be increased. To...

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It is necessary to worry about health, but pessimism about the economy will hurt us

  • Written by: Gordon Menzies, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Technology Sydney
It is necessary to worry about health, but pessimism about the economy will hurt usShutterstock

During this pandemic, our twin health and economic crises require two different types of concern, and they operate differently.

For the health crisis, a high level of concern is necessary. Saving lives demands nothing less than full compliance with unprecedented restrictions.

For the economic crisis, it is logical to be worried....

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Imagine if we could extract a permanent vaccine against hyper-partisanship from COVID-19

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

As the COVID-19 transforms our individual lives, we are learning a few new things about ourselves as a society.

We’ve known Australians suspect authority and, like other Western countries, have come to trust government less and less – right? One goes to our historical narrative; the other is borne out by quantitative research. And we...

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Where are we at with developing a vaccine for coronavirus?

  • Written by: Kylie Quinn, Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellow, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University
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SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is changing how we live. With a rapid increase in cases, we are now isolating in our homes to “flatten the curve”.

However, it will be nearly impossible to eradicate the virus simultaneously all around the world. And when we do emerge from isolation, the virus could potentially...

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  1. Democracy 2025 - How does Australia compare: what makes a leading democracy? With Michelle Grattan, Mark Evans and Ian Chubb
  2. Morrison has rescued childcare from COVID-19 collapse – but the details are still murky
  3. Free child care to help nearly one million families, especially workers in essential services
  4. Who can get tested for coronavirus?
  5. 1 in 10 children affected by bushfires is Indigenous. We've been ignoring them for too long
  6. How to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home
  7. what are Australia's obligations to cruise ships off its coast under international law?
  8. Can I still go to the dentist? How coronavirus is changing the way we look after our teeth
  9. COVID-19 has thrown year 12 students' lives into chaos. So what can we do?
  10. We've known about pandemic health messaging since 1918. So when it comes to coronavirus, what has Australia learnt?
  11. a more equitable public health agenda
  12. if you and your ex don't agree, what are your rights?
  13. How coronavirus challenges Muslims' faith and changes their lives
  14. Australia's post-war recovery program provides clues as to how to get out of this
  15. Ancient Greek ideas on the health of the body politic
  16. coronavirus shows again why we value expertise when it come to our health
  17. With pokies shut down, coronavirus stress could drive more people to reckless online gambling
  18. how to make sure your dog doesn't get canine cabin fever
  19. this ancient skull is helping us trace the path that led to modern childhood
  20. Can I visit my boyfriend? My parents? Can I go fishing or bushwalking? Coronavirus rules in NSW, Queensland and Victoria explained
  21. What can you use a telehealth consult for and when should you physically visit your GP?
  22. Local newspapers are an 'essential service'. They deserve a government rescue package, too
  23. the two faces of China in the wake of coronavirus
  24. Using nursing assistants to fill coronavirus gaps brings risks if they're not up to the job
  25. If coronavirus cases don't grow any faster, our health system will probably cope
  26. 9 reasons we should be eating microalgae
  27. Why people spreading coronavirus anxiety on Twitter might actually be bots
  28. it's legal to put your money in, take it out, and save on tax
  29. the case for a short, sharp lockdown (rather than the slow trickle we've had so far)
  30. Are you complicit in deaths if you don't stay home? How to do good during the virus lockdown
  31. Most community bids to block pokies fail – the law is stacked against them too
  32. 'How will we eat'? India's coronavirus lockdown threatens millions with severe hardship
  33. We should listen to coronavirus experts, but local wisdom counts too
  34. how to stop family violence under lockdown
  35. Meet Chimbu, the blue-eyed, bear-eared tree kangaroo. Your cuppa can help save his species
  36. avoid the 7 deadly sins of thought
  37. The coronavirus response calls into question the future of super
  38. to get a grip on coronavirus, we need to know who's already had it
  39. Federal government gets private hospital resources for COVID-19 fight in exchange for funding support
  40. useful for enforcing social distancing, or for creating a police state?
  41. What is homeschooling? And should I be doing that with my kid during the coronavirus lockdown?
  42. The coronavirus lockdown could test your relationship. Here's how to keep it intact (and even improve it)
  43. Why closing our borders to foreign workers could see fruit and vegetable prices spike
  44. how coronavirus is changing online dating
  45. how will it work, who will miss out and how to get it?
  46. Can mosquitoes spread coronavirus?
  47. If you're worried about bushfires but want to keep your leafy garden, follow these tips
  48. what is the national cabinet and is it democratic?
  49. What actually are 'essential services' and who decides?
  50. Australians are moving home less. Why? And does it matter?

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