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Politicians have been Australia’s data custodians during the economically devastating lockdowns of 2021, but scientists have better data.

Politicians have been Australia’s data custodians during the economically devastating lockdowns of 2021, but scientists have better data.

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Government politicians’ daily press conferences to provide the latest data on COVID-19 case numbers and vaccination rates have been must-see viewing for millions of Australians locked at home during the pandemic.

The public was hungry for any piece of information that could provide insight into the direction the health crisis was heading and how long their confinement might last.

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