Much has been made of the modelling now underlying Daniel Andrews’ COVID roadmap — after all, in the words of the Premier himself, this is “one of the most comprehensive modelling exercises that we have ever seen in the state, arguably nationally, and a piece of work that has international significance as well”.  

The Premier has also been fond of reminding reporters and others who ask any kind of questions about the modelling exercise that the whole thing was run on a ‘supercomputer’ — as if that alone puts the outputs above reproach or debate.