In responding to the health crisis posed by COVID-19 the Australian government at state and Federal level have responded by imposing measures that includeborders closures, travel restrictions and lock-downs.Also it is recognised that central to adapting to learn to live with the virus vaccination will play a crucial role. In this section address the economic implications stemming from the governments response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically address each of the dot points provided below:

• Discuss how efforts to mitigate health risks and contain the spread of the virus (including measures such as lock-downs, social distancing requirements and travel restrictions) have impacted:
• the Australian economy in general;
• the Arts and Recreational services as an example of a specific industrial sector