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Scott Morrison has said we'll face at least 6 months of disruption. Where does that number come from?

  • Written by: Joel Miller, Senior lecturer, Applied Mathematics, La Trobe University
Scott Morrison has said we'll face at least 6 months of disruption. Where does that number come from?Shutterstock

Scott Morrison yesterday warned Australians will face at least six months of disturbance to our day-to-day lives as we navigate the coronavirus pandemic.

Social distancing measures such as restrictions on large group gatherings and events won’t just be in place until next week or the week after.

But where does that six month...

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behind the Reserve Bank's three point plan

  • Written by: Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
behind the Reserve Bank's three point planReserve Bank Governor Phlilip Lowe.Mick Tsikas/AAP

Today’s cut in the Reserve Bank’s cash rate to 0.25% brings it a new all-time low and the floor below which it plans to cut no more.

It means the rates set by the Reserve Bank of Australia, the United States Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand are...

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Coronavirus will devastate Aboriginal communities if we don't act now

  • Written by: James Ward, Director of POCHE Centre for Indigenous Health, The University of Queensland
Coronavirus will devastate Aboriginal communities if we don't act nowKelly Barnes/AAP

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, we need to ensure the most vulnerable people in our communities aren’t left behind. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, especially those living in remote and very remote areas.

COVID-19 particularly impacts the elderly and those with underlying conditions such as...

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Social distancing may be worth it, but we need to talk about economic costs

  • Written by: Ross Guest, Professor of Economics and National Senior Teaching Fellow, Griffith University
Social distancing may be worth it, but we need to talk about economic costsShutterstock

Social distancing has been embraced as a key government strategy to manage the COVID-19 crisis.

The policy involves limiting contact between people to reduce viral transmission. It extends from advice to avoid shaking hands and maintain at least 1.5 metres’ distance from others to bans on “non-essential” gatherings of...

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