All over the world countries are winding back, and in some cases completely removing their pandemic restrictions, and Australia is following suit.

Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales have all recently abolished mask mandates, density limits and QR check-ins.

But there’s debate over whether these changes are based on public health, political pressure or business lobbying.

Today, journalist Hannah Ryan on the global easing of pandemic restrictions despite ongoing concern over the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Guest: Journalist, Hannah Ryan.

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