It should not be at "any cost", but one of Australia's most powerful company chairmen, Richard Goyder, has urged federal and state governments to get on with reopening the economy as the COVID-19 infection rate grinds lower.
"Clearly, the sooner the better, because the longer this goes on, the more challenging it's going to be economically," Mr Goyder told a director roundtable hosted by AFR BOSS magazine and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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Sally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com
Patrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com
