Reserve Bank has released its three options for Australian unemployment – and even the best case scenario leaves a million out of work
CANBERRA, May 14, 2020, News.com.au. Today is a tough day for Australia – “terribly shocking”…
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Vietnamese and Chinese rate political leaders highly in Covid-19 response: Survey
SINGAPORE, May 14, 2020, Today. Around the world, people’s confidence is generally wavering in their…
India to send seven flights to Australia to bring back Indians between May 21 and May 28
CANBERRA, May 13, 2020, India Today. India will operate seven special flights starting May 21…
More than half of Australians with symptoms not tested for Covid-19: Report
SYDNEY, May 13, 2020, SMH. The majority of Australians with fevers and coughs are not…
Papua New Guinea’s province beefs up security along borders
PORT MORESBY, May 13, 2020, The National. Security along the borders of East New Britain…
[Analytics] The illusion of a middle power moment
To be a middle power requires a modest disbelief in power. These states take their…
Governor of the worst-affected in the Pacific Guam urges residents to avoid second wave of Covid-19
HAGATNA, May 12, 2020, RNZ. Guam’s governor is urging residents to remain vigilant to avoid…
[Analytics] Australia’s diplomatic Covid-19 self-isolation
Australia’s domestic response to the COVID-19 health and economic crisis has brought plaudits at home…
Papua New Giunea’s army, police stand off under control after death attack incident: Police official
PORT MORESBY, May 11, 2020, PNG Today. The Controller of the State of Emergency and…
New Zealand re-opens malls, cafes, cinema and other public spaces but not bars yet from May 18
WELLINGTON, May 11, 2020, NZ Herald. Malls, cafes and restaurants re-open from Thursday and schools…
Border closure advice predicted economic carnage without ‘exit plan’ to end New Zealand’s isolation
WELLINGTON, May 10, 2020, NZ Herald. On the day a global pandemic was declared our…
[Analytics] Australia must get better at picking its fights with China
Everyone loves a David and Goliath story. That is why we have all been cheering…