An essay by George Megalogenis always makes for interesting reading. His most recent piece, “Exit Strategy”, in Quarterly Essay 82 is no exception.
“Exit Strategy” largely focusses on how Australia found itself in its current mess in response to the coronavirus. At one stage in 2020, it could be argued that Australia was the envy of the world. The incidence of covid 19 in the country was minimal. Yes, there had been a handful of lockdowns but, by and large, the country had escaped the traumas experienced in comparable economies in North America and Europe. Deaths and cases were but a fraction of those seen in other nations.
But with success comes complacency. This has certainly been the case with Australia. The country is now especially vulnerable as the disease has not gone away but the percentage of the population vaccinated is the lowest in the developed world. Australia is still facing lockdowns while other nations are opening up their economies. Australia has sealed its borders and is a virtual hermit kingdom in the south Pacific. The nation has a prime minister who Megalogenis correctly points out “has an active political brain and a passive policy brain.”
Eventually, the challenge of covid 19 will be overcome. However, in Australia’s case, little if any real attention has been given to the threat of global warming. Again, prime minister Morrison seems to be hoping that the problem will go away. Technology will magically find a solution. Megalogenis identifies the issues with precision. He concludes his excellent essay with this warning:
“Morrison is yet to accept responsibility for the future. The longer he waits, the greater the risk that the rest of the world led by a reinvigorated United States, imposes its own terms on Australia.”
Quarterly Essay 82: Exit Strategy: Politics After the Pandemic
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