A new report into the Federal Government’s response to COVID-19 has found it wasn’t “adequately prepared” for a pandemic.

It also found that public trust in government has been eroded, and that more transparency around decisions made during a health emergency is needed.

Plus, it has recommended Australia establish a new Centre for Disease Control. 

You can access the full report here.

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