A few timely facts for the echo chamber.
The economy is growing, in fact
The last two quarters of growth have been the highest rates of growth in the last 30 years. Our hospitals are able to deal with the very few covid cases that we are seeing
In fact they are doing it incredibly well. Over the course of the pandemic the majority of Australians have enjoyed a domestic life almost completely unaffected by the virus. Most businesses that needed to,
including small businesses, still operating have adapted and are able to profitably operate in the current environment. The prediction of a massive business failure rate following the ending of jobkeeper simply hasn’t eventuated.
Both the unemployment rate and underemployment rate have reduced last month. The unemployment rate has decreased for the 10th consecutive month.
The federal government has a strong mandate for continuing with the current policy.
This Lowy poll from earlier this month shows a 95% approval rating for how the government has handled Covid. This poll was conducted after the rollout was delayed and
widely reported as ‘bungled.’ I think even with the current Melbourne lockdown, you’ll find overwhelming support for the government’s handling of Covid. Virtually no one wants open borders.
Most of the people here are just shouting into the wind.