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New Daily - Allan Behm, director of the Australia Institute’s International and Security Affairs Program on why in times of coronavirus and climate change, we must rethink national security
The Guardian - Senior economist Alison Pennington on why the coronavirus must spark a revival in Australian manufacturing
New Daily - Call for $750m rescue package for coronavirus-hit Australian arts
The Guardian - Freezing public servant wages in response to coronavirus is just a sopThe Guardian | Canberra Times
- How long the lockdown lasts is not just a medical question – it’s a democratic one | Richard Denniss
The Guardian - Australia’s private health funds could reap windfall from coronavirus
The Guardian
Take care everyone (and wash your hands),
Ebony Bennett
Deputy Director
The Australia Institute
P.S. Don’t forget to check out the latest episode of our podcast Follow the Money, where Richard Denniss explains exactly how much your life is worth to an economist
For the latest health information at:
health.gov.au
For information on financial assistance for individuals, households and business visit:
treasury.gov.au