Dominic Meagher
Biography
Publications
Dominic Meagher is a visiting fellow at the ANU college of Asia and the Pacific, has been studying policy responses to Covid-19 around the world since mid-January. He also chairs the Australasia Strategy Group, supporting democratic open society by promoting nuanced understanding and intelligent responses to major risks in our region. Dominic holds a PhD in economics from the ANU where he was a Rio Tinto China Scholar and managed the China Economy Program. He has worked in and on China for 20 years, including at think tanks and research centres in Beijing, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Canberra. He can be contacted at D.Meagher@AusStratGroup.com.au
Unpacking vaccine passports
Proof of Covid vaccination for travel is a reasonable expectation, but is tech the only answer?
What does the arrival of Covid vaccines mean for 2021?
The jab appeared in record time, but ending the pandemic will come down to politics as much as science.
What’s the secret to Southeast Asia’s Covid success stories?
There is no secret.
A global call to arms
For poorer nations, stopping a pandemic might lead to starvation. The world must be ready to help the neighbours.
Don’t succumb to complacency again: Beating Covid-19 will take a team
The world, together, can stop the virus, otherwise we are lost alone.
Fighting Covid-19: Everyone needs to be their own Sherlock Holmes
Control over the spread of virus is possible. How? Aggressive and persistent tracing of every single case. Starting now.
Does Australian travel policy to Covid-19 countries make sense?
Official advice on travel to and from countries most affected by Covid-19 varies significantly – and it should.
Next steps in Australia’s coronavirus strategy
A travel ban stopped the spread of the virus but such a policy is not sustainable. Here is what more can be can done.
What to expect from Li Keqiang’s Australia trip
Li is highly likely to have a successful and lauded trip that presents China as a reliable trading partner with exciting investment opportunities.