Rebuilding Australia after COVID-19

There is a case to be made for a new Commonwealth agency to lead the recovery effort, built on the model of the Department of Post-War Reconstruction after the Second World War.

“One health” for the world

A “One Health” approach which combine animal, human, and environmental measures could help prevent another devastating pandemic and support a more holistic definition of security.

Securing supply chains after COVID-19

Supply chains can be made more resilient by making society more resilient. People should be able to shift jobs to respond to crises and external shocks as production priorities change rapidly.

Tough times teach us about resilience

Resilience is an adaptive process usually developed over a lifetime – but we’re taking a crash-course in it now.

“Economic distancing” would repeat historic errors

Instead of accentuating differences and retreating from openness, the lessons of past crises point to a need to realise the common interest in immunising the global economy from prolonged stagnation and depression.

Imagining a more sustainable Australia

In the wake of COVID-19, we need to reimagine a nation that integrates global, national and local thinking and solutions for our collective benefit.

Inspiring a brighter future

COVID-19 created new ways of working together overnight, but as restrictions are eased, what we do now and what comes next matters even more.

Fuel security shouldn’t save the fossil fuel industry

A ‘gas-driven recovery’ and further investment in fossil fuels should not be a part of Australia’s response to the pandemic, says a UNSW climate justice expert.

Is COVID-19 the dress rehearsal for climate change?

The lessons we have learnt from the impact of COVID-19 may help businesses manage climate risk in the future.

The army must be ready to fight more than fires

The ADF’s primary focus on defending the nation has not changed but the military can still lend a hand when the nation is burning.

Learning from disaster

Australia was largely unprepared for either the major bushfires of the summer or the current pandemic. The government’s response to each was very difficult, but both hold lessons as we plan to face future challenges.

Reconstructing pharmaceutical chains after COVID-19

India’s pharmaceutical industry is set to benefit as the world looks to diversify the global supply chain away from China.