The pandemic is once again the force that is driving most of the stories on the front pages, and there's plenty at stake for politicians, businesses, and citizens alike.

In this mini-series of MA Explains... we're exploring the different factors in the COVID recovery process.

Today's guest is Dr Paul Guerra. He is the CEO of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Victoria's peak business group, a role he took over in February 2020.

Today's conversation centres around one key premise: what does business expect from government through the pandemic?

Topics discussed in this episode:

•What was the Chamber's response to the Victorian COVID-19 Recovery Road Map

•How important is it to provide an alternative when you're contesting government policy?

•How do you balance that health challenge with the challenge COVID-19 poses to businesses?

•How important is it to given a 'north star' to motivate people to change behaviour?

•What role should businesses play on the matter of vaccine uptake?

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Hosts: Jack Banister, Michelson Alexander Head of Content & Shannon Gill, Michelson Alexander Senior Associate

Guest: Paul Guerra