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What were some of the flaws in our socio-economic arrangements revealed by the pandemic?
What were some of the flaws in our socio-economic arrangements revealed by the pandemic?
under-investment in social and health care, precarious and low pay for essential workers
What sudden support did governments offer to citizens during the pandemic?
What sudden support did governments offer to citizens during the pandemic?
doubled payments for those on welfare, decreased mutual obligations, JobKeeper payments
What did the pandemic allow people on JobKeeper payments to do?
What did the pandemic allow people on JobKeeper payments to do?
care for family or community, learn a new skill, pick up a new hobby
Who were previously hounded by Robodebt?
Who were previously hounded by Robodebt?
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What did the pandemic reveal about the concept of 'necessary austerity'?
What did the pandemic reveal about the concept of 'necessary austerity'?
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What are some of the socio-economic flaws revealed by the pandemic?
What are some of the socio-economic flaws revealed by the pandemic?
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What sudden changes did governments make in their support to citizens during the pandemic?
What sudden changes did governments make in their support to citizens during the pandemic?
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What benefits did people on JobKeeper payments receive during the pandemic?
What benefits did people on JobKeeper payments receive during the pandemic?
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What is the significance of not forgetting the most recent past so easily?
What is the significance of not forgetting the most recent past so easily?
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What term was used to describe the previous treatment of those on welfare?
What term was used to describe the previous treatment of those on welfare?
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