We are now a nation in self-isolation
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
There’s new official lingo about tackling COVID-19’s economic challenge. A “bridge” is being built to take us to the other side of the crisis.
Meanwhile, the government is preparing a “cushion” for businesses and individuals who are already or soon will be its casualties.
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe came...