Professor of Epidemiology, University of Melbourne
Tony is an epidemiologist. His research covers a range of topic areas intersecting with methodological advancements. He has appointments at both the Department of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington & School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne.
Yes, lockdowns are costly. But the alternatives are worse
Jul 01, 2021 03:41 am UTC| Economy
Lockdowns are costly. They damage businesses and livelihoods. Victorias recent lockdown cost about $100 million a day in lost economic activity, according to Victorian Treasury. NSWs current lockdown will cost about...
Why the government should tax unhealthy foods and subsidise nutritious ones
Feb 15, 2017 07:33 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Law
In an Australian study published today, we show that if the government were to combine taxes and subsidies on a range of foods and beverages, it could substantially improve the health of Australians and potentially free up...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects