Bordering on dangerous: the economic case against opening states

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Opinion: The Deputy NSW Premier thinks it's time to ease the border restrictions, but that ignores the overwhelming evidence: it is the coronavirus, not lockdowns or border closures, that kills business and consumer confidence

The past week has seen numerous stories of the harsh effects of border closures on NSW residents living near the border with Victoria and Queensland. Residents are reportedly spending significant time on gaining the permits they need to go about their daily lives.

Barilaro is right about the progress that has been made. And he is right that the government he is part of "made tough decisions and with that, unfortunately, it impacts on communities." But suggesting we reopen the NSW border right now is, as they say in poker, "calling the pot too early".Prematurely relaxing restrictions risks undermining the very significant progress we have made in suppressing the virus.

And on the Queensland side, it means the health department must find ways to ensure that, with adequate testing and personal protective equipment, parents can visit children receiving medical treatment immediately, not after a mandatory two-week quarantine.

 

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Just call him 'Ruby Prince' !!

It's the politicians that have killed the economy, put millions out of work and taken away our freedom. The virus has killed one third of what influenza killed in 2017. COVID19Aus AuspolSoCorrupt Politicians get paid regardless of restrictions and also get total freedom.

Absolutely. As long as there are active outbreaks going on a large number of people will stay home as much as possible. Only the more foolish minority will go out and they aren't enough to sustain business. It's not about fear but basic logic and practicality.

lynlinking Spot on.

Just move the bloody borders around where the most contentious issues are, like Queensland did.

Barilaro is a grandstanding idiot. He adds no value to the State of NSW and can’t see past his own nose. If he’s genuinely concerned about border communities he would work with his Government to find ways to ease the pain of restrictions without opening the borders.

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