Australia has had great success tackling COVID-19.

But now that some of the fear has passed, Geraldine and Eliza think the Government should alter its message and public health restrictions.

Also this week, how should Geraldine report on the upcoming US election?

Eliza decides to opt out of the official school curriculum.

And finally - what were you meant to be doing in 2020? There's been some great commentary on the Facebook page "Long Distance Callers". Let us know your plans at [email protected]

The paradox of Merkelism - Philip Oltermann