Australian COVID-19 Policy Responses: Good for Health Equity Or a Missed Opportunity?

In this report we examine Australian Federal and State/Territory Government policy responses to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The intention of this analysis is to illustrate how multi-sectoral public policy could keep Australian society healthy, reduce social and health inequities, and reduce the financial burden to the health and social systems that is associated with health inequities. These same policy responses could go a long way to mitigate the health harms from climate change. 'Bouncing back better' from COVID-19 could see a healthier, more equitable and sustainable Australia if political leaders choose to use this unfortunate event to drive positive societal change.