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Mandatory vaccines a possibility – CQ News
Whether some workers will be forced to receive COVID-19 vaccines remains ‘an open matter’, a Morrison government minister says.
COVID-19 vaccines could be made compulsory in aged care centres once Australia learns more about their long-term effectiveness.
The first vaccines in Australia were administered on Sunday, a day before the official rollout began, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison part of a small group to receive the Pfizer jab.
Nearly 700 Australians have died of COVID-19 in aged care settings, but the government has ruled out mandating the jab in high-risk environments.
Aged Care Minister Richard Colbeck said…
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