Australia’s Pandemic Inquiry Set Up to Fail

One of the panel members ... is on record as having supported hard lockdowns in Victoria.

Protests against government-mandated COVID-19-related health restrictions and the impending Pandemic Management Bill in Melbourne, Australia, on Nov. 20, 2021. Courtesy of Armstrong Lazenby

Commentary

Having suggested a Royal Commission investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has now abandoned a pre-election commitment.