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Australia was a model for protecting people from COVID-19 — and then we dumped half a million people back into poverty

Written by Sharon Bessell, Professor of Public Policy, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

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As the pandemic swept the globe in 2020, Australia stood out as a model for how to contain the virus and support its citizens.

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Australia was a model for protecting people from COVID-19 — and then we dumped half a million people back into poverty

How Headless CMS Prepares Businesses for Emerging Digital Channels

Airlines are facing higher fuel costs and cutting fares at the same time. How does that work?

Brennan completes CBR Cyber integration as demand for onshore, SOC services soars

Tinkering with the capital gains tax discount isn’t enough. Here’s why it needs to go

How court cases against Woolworths and Coles could change the future of shopping in Australia

Why Native Title rulings need a system to value cultural loss

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race

Electricity Costs in Sydney

Airline policies mandating vaccines will be a turbulent test of workplace rights

6 Tips: How Easy It Is To Make Money On Your Hobby

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

Why the SME is now the primary engine of global cybercrime

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