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Australia's greatest COVID victory

At this stage, the coronavirus may have increased total human life in Australia through fewer road accidents involving younger people.

Aaron Patrick
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The most remarkable aspect of Australia's pandemic experience may not be the deep and broad community respect for social distancing rules, the respect shown by the political leadership for professional health advice, or the rare national unity forged amid the crisis.

Giuseppe Franzoni, 84, died on Friday at Sunshine Hospital, becoming the 15th Victorian to succumb to COVID-19.  

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Aaron Patrick is the senior correspondent. He writes about politics and business from the Sydney newsroom. Email Aaron at apatrick@afr.com

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