The economic and social effects of the coronavirus outbreak are accelerating, with new trade and travel bans announced. In Australia the government has finally released the details of a $17.6 billion stimulus package, designed to stave off a recession. Today, Paul Bongiorno on whether the government’s actions will be enough to see us through this crisis.

Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.

Background reading:

Morrison announces 'Team Australia' stimulus in The Saturday Paper

The Saturday Paper

The Monthly

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