COVID-19 and the Australian Economy: From Shock to Recovery

In this episode, we explore the profound economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australia from 2020 to 2021. We discuss how public health restrictions triggered a sharp downturn in GDP and employment, and examine the historic scale of government and Reserve Bank interventions to stabilize the economy. As restrictions eased and vaccines rolled out, we track the path to recovery—highlighting the sectors that bounced back, those that lagged behind, and the ongoing challenges like supply chain disruptions and changing consumer habits. A timely reflection on resilience in the face of crisis.

Source: RBA