National Economic Reconstruction after COVID-19: A National Jobs Plan, And Five Ways to Get Started

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Contents

Introduction: An Historic Economic and Social Crisis 
Australia Needs a Plan for National Economic and Social Reconstruction 
A Jobs-Led Reconstruction 
Designing A Strong, Sustained Reconstruction 
Five Ideas to Get Started 
#1: Early Childhood Education and Care Strategy 
#2: Training for Reconstruction 
#3: Rediscover Australia 
#4: National Reconstruction Investment Plan 
#5: Sustainable Manufacturing Strategy 
A Democratic, Participatory Process 
We Can’t Afford to Not Act 
Conclusion 

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