Michelle Grattan talks with University of Canberra Assistant Professor Caroline Fisher about the week in politics, including * the government unveiling its plan for its COVID support packages in the economic and fiscal update * Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s description of the coronavirus crisis as “without doubt, the biggest shock this country has ever faced” * Scott Morrison announcing that parliament will not sit for the August 4 session.
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