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Australia, a Country Divided by Mandates

Australia, a Country Divided by Mandates
Protestors arrive at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 8, 2022. Brook Mitchell/Getty Images
Gabriël Moens
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The imposition of vaccine mandates in Australia has divided the country between proponents and opponents of compulsory vaccination. This division has spawned a wave of demonstrations against unrelenting government demands to get vaccinated.

Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
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Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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