Business groups are warning state and territory leaders that continuing to lock down once 70 to 80 per cent of the eligible population is vaccinated against COVID-19 will cause more economic damage and job losses. | JennieDuke ausbiz lockdowns
Business groups are warning state and territory leaders that continuing to lock down once 70 to 80 per cent of the eligible population is vaccinated against COVID-19 will cause more economic damage and job losses.
Some state leaders are concerned about the national plan to “live with the virus” and the ability for health systems to cope as more people are infected once restrictions are relaxed. But Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg havewhen vaccination rates exceed these targets. BCA chief executive Jennifer Westacott urged state leaders to stick to national reopening targets at these vaccination points.
“We urge governments to commit to limiting lockdowns once vaccination targets are achieved unless community transmission is putting pressure on health care systems,” Mr McKellar said. “What ACCI has continued to stress is that plans to move us forward have to equally balance both the health and economic costs.”
She said up until the Doherty Institute modelling was released, there had been nothing to work towards.
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