Under the Morrison government's leadership, the extent and severity of government policy in response to the coronavirus has depended on the rising rate of positive coronavirus numbers and the willingness of societal players to adhere to the recommended measures.
As of 29 March 2020, the Australian government response was not yet as dramatic as the UK which banned all outside gathering of more than two people on 23 March 2020.
But, whatever the policy difficulties ahead for Australia in response to the coronavirus disaster, Australia's liberal democracy has made considerable effort thus far to uphold the pragmatic potential of its political system that still endeavours to balance the liberal and collective needs of its society.
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Hence, a financed public will mean an effective response can occur when the coronavirus is over which will help surviving and new businesses that will emerge, within a hope that our great liberal democracy can move on sooner rather than later.
Only time will tell whether the Australian government response to the coronavirus has worked or should have been more extensive much earlier, but I strongly believe Australia's government response has been commendable thus far.
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Chris Lewis, who completed a First Class Honours degree and PhD (Commonwealth scholarship) at Monash University, has an interest in all economic, social and environmental issues, but believes that the struggle for the ‘right’ policy mix remains an elusive goal in such a complex and competitive world.