Government denies ‘seizing’ rapid tests

“No mandate has been issued by the government to divert RAT supplies,” the Department of Health told news.com.au on Friday.

“The Department of Health has purchased RAT supplies in accordance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules , which reflect the Australian government’s commitment to sustainable procurement practices. “Further to our recent communications regarding our inability to fulfil your order for Rapid Antigen Tests in a timely manner we have received further clarification from our suppliers:- The inability to supply was related to our suppliers overselling the product they had available and was not the result of any government intervention,” that statement said.

A pharmacy owner, who wished to be referred to as Amanda, said she had been informed by her RAT wholesaler and retailer, Adelaide Direct Stationers, that her order had been intercepted by the government for “public health reasons”.

I can’t speak for others but I ordered online in December before all the prices went through the roof and have been given notice twice of a delay in shipping due to government compulsory acquisition, now expecting in February

So maybe they’re too tricky to “seize” RATs . But maybe through their recent tender process they’ve enticed/coerced suppliers to divert tests. I know my pharmacist is devastated that tests that were ordered have now been cancelled.

The suppliers have done what most businesses would do and supplied the biggest orders first, at the end of the day there's a shortage in supply that will clear in time.

Ha! Rugged..

No one can trust anything the government says anymore

Oh the government has denied it. Must be true and our multiple suppliers all lied in unison 🙄🤨

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