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Lockdown Laws

Belinda Bennett et al.

University of Queensland Law Journal2025https://doi.org/10.38127/uqlj.v44i2.13411article
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Lockdowns introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the lives of Australians during 2020 and 2021. In this article, we analyse the number and duration of lockdowns in Australian states and territories during this period, with the aim of developing a picture of the differing impact of lockdowns across the country. We begin by considering the importance of transparency for the rule of law. We explain our methodology and challenges for collecting the data on the lockdowns, and the implications of this complexity for the rule of law. We then analyse the lockdowns in terms of their number and duration, beginning with a national overview and then analysis by individual state and territory. We conclude with recommendations for the future of public health directions in Australia.

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@article{belinda2025,
  title        = {{Lockdown Laws}},
  author       = {Belinda Bennett et al.},
  journal      = {University of Queensland Law Journal},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.38127/uqlj.v44i2.13411},
}

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0.50

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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