Tag: Pandemic
Australian billionaires double wealth amid COVID pandemic
While millions of Australians struggle to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation's billionaires have pocketed $205 million a day.
Victoria government strikes deal to pass pandemic law
The Victorian government has agreed to six amendments to its pandemic legislation, securing the extra vote it needs to pass parliament.
Coalition opposes excluding the unvaccinated
The Morrison government does not want people who choose not to be vaccinated against COVID-19 excluded from participating in society.
Adem Somyurek to block Victorian pandemic bill
Adem Somyurek will vote against the Victorian government's pandemic laws, which would derail the passage of the controversial legislation.
Amendments likely for Victorian pandemic laws
Amendments could be made to the Victorian government's controversial pandemic legislation ahead of debate in the upper house.
Support for Morrison government COVID-19 response surges
The Morrison government has received a post-lockdown boost in how it has handled the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 pandemic mental health costs $20bn
Business mental health programs have been deemed not fit for purpose, with the productivity costs of the pandemic expected to exceed $20 billion a year.
COVID puts boomers off aged care homes: Survey
If the findings of the aged care royal commission had not put off baby boomers considering nursing home care, it seems the pandemic may have done the job.
