As Melbourne cautiously opens up today, what lies ahead?
- Written by Michael Toole, Associate Principal Research Fellow, Burnet Institute
This morning, Melburnians are waking up to the end of the city’s sixth lockdown.
Since March 2020, Melbourne has spent more time in lockdown than any other city in the world. It’s been a long and arduous journey for its five million people, as well as other parts of Victoria at certain times.
Today’s relaxations reflect the fact...





