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In the face of COVID-19, âgrowthâ makes no sense
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THE PANDEMIC
In the face of COVID-19, âgrowthâ makes no sense
Even in the face of COVID-19, federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is bringing down a federal budget aimed at economic growth (âBorders set to reopen next year in recovery bidâ, 10/5). This isnât a good idea.
To fuel growth, migration will be restored âto pre-pandemic levels as soon as the governmentâs health experts declared it possibleâ. Note the word is possible, not advisable. The idea of boosting migration on the cutting edge of a possibility makes me uneasy. Itâs possible any time anyone says so, but globally the risk of infection and death from th