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In the history of Australian politics, there is a relatively small number of phrases that are burned into the nation’s collective consciousness, whether for better or for worse.
Phrases like “It’s time”, “The recession we had to have” or a more recent challenge that really came into its own during the pandemic, “That’s a state issue”.
During the pandemic in Australia, there was no unified federal plan to set policies such as lockdowns, travel restrictions, and other COVID-related measures.
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Tarric is an Australian freelance journalist and independent analyst who covers economics, finance, and geopolitics. Tarric is the author of the Avid Commentator Report. His works have appeared in The Washington DC Examiner, The Spectator, The Sydney Morning Herald, News.com.au, among other places.