Pharmacist Chloe Langfield loads up injections of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Cooleman Court Pharmacy in Canberra.
The commission has urged the federal government to "use its best endeavours to ensure that no state or territory significantly eases restrictions" at 70 per cent unless it is sure of two things. The draft report makes 17 findings critical of the government's handling of the rollout, including its decision earlier this year to prioritise vaccines for aged-care residents while not informing the disability sector about it.
"Not surprisingly, the failure to communicate the decision in a timely manner caused many people with disability to lose trust and confidence in the Australian Government's handling of the vaccine rollout."The draft report also said the federal authorities had consistently failed to consult and clearly communicate with the sector, and with Australians living with disabilities who were fearful of contracting the virus.
"There are certain areas of responsibility that the Commonwealth has in terms of vaccine but we have stepped in and absolutely done everything we can to protect those that are most vulnerable within our jurisdiction and within the power that we have and we will continue to do that," she told reporters.
Sounds fair😎
Whereupon the Federal government proceeds to ignore all recommendations. I think we've seen this playbook before.
When was the last time GladysB or ScottMorrisonMP visited a covid19 pediatric ward?
DanielAndrewsMP GladysB ScottMorrisonMP auspol
YaThinkN 💯 support this.
Yes. A 'good' & 'successful' vaccine program is designed to protect the elderly, disabled & frontline. Current plans like Gladys, seem designed to wipe a lot of these people out, the ones they call a 'burden' to society. & they don't seem aware or care, vax people still transmit.
You mean has the choice, after all that would be against the law Nuremberg 2
Weren't the disabled prioritised? If there are those that are still hesitant, should we be held to ransom?
What if they don't want the vaccination? What then, permanent lockdown?
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Completely agree with this. Curious to see which medical practitioners would take issue with such a position, and on which ethical grounds they would choose to take their stand…
ACTINOSProject Unvaccinated, invisible disability here - in Port Macquarie to boot. Tried to get vaccinated - didn't go well. Housemate works in a contact location. Let's see how this pans out, shall we?
NSW at 85% single dose. If you arent vaxxed by now I dont know what to tell you. Can't hold the state in lockdown forever.
Agree and then children ? Have we a preliminary order to cover all children as it is approved