Australia: The plan for future pandemics is not large-scale lockdowns but targeted, individualised surveillance, quarantines and mandates

 Due to the infrastructure being implemented under the digital ID framework in Australia, the next pandemic will not likely result in long-term large-scale lockdowns, but rather targeted surveillance, lockdowns and compliance orders.

A report funded by “philanthropic” foundations outlined the future pandemic responses in Australia, with recommendations for real-time data collection, setting up an Australian Centre for Disease Control and government decision-making through data usage. The aim is to have a well-coordinated response to future pandemics, with a focus on targeted surveillance, data sharing and compliance directives.

Additionally, Social Impact Investing through ESG scoring is shaping the narrative and agenda around how businesses deal with pandemics, with a focus on equity and inclusion.

All indications are that the future response to pandemics in Australia will involve targeted surveillance, rapid testing and compliance with vaccine mandates, all driven by technology such as digital IDs. The overall goal is to create a seamless, individualised approach to pandemic management, which could have implications for democracy and public pushback....<<<Read More>>>...