Australia’s pandemic plans called ‘grossly inadequate’, pointing to lessons learned--government inquiry

Australia’s pandemic plans were ‘grossly inadequate’, an inquiry has found. What lessons can be learned? Initiated by the Albanese government in 2023, the 866-page report finds people still feel ‘resentment about what they lost’ during pandemic lockdowns The Guardian

The long-awaited report into Australia’s Covid response said national cabinet must be less secretive with its decision-making in future. It also highlighted that delays in procuring the vaccine and its rollout cost the economy an estimated $31bn.

The report stressed tough pandemic response measures, including lockdowns and movement restrictions, are unlikely to be accepted again.

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