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Reserve Bank and government prepare fresh emergency measures as markets tumble

  • Written by: Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

The government is planning to deliver a second coronavirus economic support package within days, and the Reserve Bank will announce “further policy measures” to support the economy on Thursday.

The bank sometimes uses the phrase “policy measures” to describe adjustments to its “policy rate”, the so-called cash...

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why are we cancelling large gatherings? And what other 'social distancing' options are left?

  • Written by: Gerard Fitzgerald, Emeritus Professor, School of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology
why are we cancelling large gatherings? And what other 'social distancing' options are left?Shutterstock

The federal government’s decision to ban “non-essential” mass gatherings of more than 500 people from today has led to some confusion about what’s included and also some amusement about the weekend’s delay from announcement to implementation.

The delay is probably understandable, as it allows for people...

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Can I take the dog for a walk? Can I put the kids to bed? What you should and shouldn't do if you're in coronavirus self-isolation

  • Written by: Adam Kamradt-Scott, Associate professor, University of Sydney
Can I take the dog for a walk? Can I put the kids to bed? What you should and shouldn't do if you're in coronavirus self-isolation

Australians who have tested positive to COVID-19 have been advised to self-isolate at home.

The Australian government’s Health Direct website also advises people who have developed a fever or other respiratory symptoms to self-isolate.

You should also self-isolate if you’ve had contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19,...

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To limit coronavirus risks on public transport, here's what we can learn from efforts overseas

  • Written by: Yale Zhuxiao Wong, Research Associate, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, University of Sydney
To limit coronavirus risks on public transport, here's what we can learn from efforts overseasYale Wong, Author provided

Public transport in our cities is highly vulnerable to disease outbreaks such as the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, public transport is the lifeblood of our cities, so it’s desirable to keep services running as long as possible. Australia can learn from what has been done overseas, especially in...

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