COVID-19
Alternative labels
Coronavirus disease 2019
Novel coronavirus pneumonia
2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease
Discussion paper
Reopening Queensland after COVID-19
This report collates recommendations put forward by participants of McKell Institute Queensland's 'Reopening Queensland Digital Roundtable', held on June 10, 2020.
Report
Locked down and locked out?
During the March-April 2020 lockdown period, the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) interviewed 41 young people from 17 different cultural backgrounds, connected with their 'Employment Empowers' program. The findings outlined in this report provide a snapshot of the experiences of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds at this time.
Report
Alone together: the risks of loneliness in Aotearoa New Zealand following COVID-19 and how public policy can help
This report outlines the health and wellbeing risks posed by loneliness, describes those most likely to be negatively affected by loneliness in Aotearoa New Zealand and sketches the impact of the Level 4 lockdown on levels of loneliness.
Report
Coming out of COVID-19 lockdown: the next steps for Australian health care
Australia has not yet won the battle against COVID-19, and coming out of lockdown risks a second wave of infections. Grattan Institute modelling shows that reopening shops, schools and workplaces heightens the risk of new infections, especially if people think the threat is over and ignore social distancing rules.
Report
Borrowing to save: retirement income policy after COVID-19
Public debt is expected to rise from 19% of GDP in 2019 to nearly 54% by 2024 and remain elevated for decades to come. This report argues there is one area where evidence suggests significant savings could be made, with little impact on public policy objectives: retirement income policy concerning KiwiSaver, New Zealand Superannuation and...