Vaccine Mandates See Principal Threaten School Closure in Western Australia

Western Australia has mandated vaccinations for school staff, and is encouraging children to get vaccinated as well. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

The principal of a catholic school in Western Australia (WA) is reportedly seeking legal advice on closing a school rather than enforcing the state’s vaccination mandate.

Last month, WA Premier Mark McGowan announced that vaccinations were to be mandatory for 75 percent of the state’s workforce—equivalent to over a million workers—which includes teachers and other educational staff.