I remain optimistic about the future for our economy as we gradually relax COVID-19 restrictions on life and work.

All levels of government and community support have reflected high levels of leadership and resolve under extremely difficult circumstances.

My family and I, including two granddaughters only just back from living in New York, feel lucky to live in a place where the pandemic has been handled well, as I told ‘The Daily Telegraph’ this week.

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