The national cabinet met again today to discuss a coordinated approach to schools, which is a state responsibility. The safety of teachers at those schools that intend to remain open for term two was the primary concern. There has been further talk of planning “the pathway out” when restrictions may be eased.
World leaders are said to have condemned President Trump for spitting the dummy over WHO, but we haven’t heard their protestations yet. His vision doesn’t extend far enough to realize that this is an international agency whose mandate embraces many other countries who depend upon its work. Consultation wasn’t considered when making his unilateral decision. A tipping point towards anarchy. Intemperate twitter without policy or expert advice makes the USA an unreliable strategic partner.
Public interest broadcasters and regional press were extended a lifeline of $50 million. A Royal Commission started today to enquire into the devastating bushfires across Australia this last season. We are told that 70% of Aussies are drinking more alcohol during the virus shutdown.
History moves at variable pace. We seem to be compressing a lot of cataclysmic activity into a short period. We may be learning the value of many service providers previously taken for granted or simply invisible to us, such as teachers and nurses.
Today sees 21 more Australian cases for 6,468 and still 63 deaths. NSW accounted for 11 of the new cases for a total of 2,897 and still 26 deaths. 380,000 tests have been done. Global figures are in excess of two million cases and 138,101 deaths.
Awesomely Astute 