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Electoral commission urged to investigate COVID-19 vaccine flyers sent out by Clive Palmer
The Australian Electoral Commission is being urged to investigate flyers distributed nationally by controversial billionaire Clive Palmer, which are being accused of undermining public confidence in the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Key points:
- The flyers claim the vaccines are subject to “emergency use” authorisation
- Labor’s Mark Butler has written to the electoral commissioner demanding action against Mr Palmer
- The Therapeutic Goods Administration says they are factually incorrect
The yellow and black flyers, signed by Mr Palmer, question the speed of the development of the vaccines and claim appropriate safety checks and balances are lacking.
He describes the vaccines as being subject to “emergency use” authorisation.
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