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COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Prevention of Discrimination’ Bill Voted Down in Australian Senate

The Greens and Labor voted down the bill, while the Coalition, UAP Senator Ralph Babet, and One Nation supported it.
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COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Prevention of Discrimination’ Bill Voted Down in Australian Senate
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Monica O’Shea
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The Australian Senate has voted down legislation that aimed to prevent Australians from discrimination on COVID-19 vaccination status.

This comes after data from the government showed vaccine compensation has reached $23 million (US$15 million) with 8 percent of claims successful.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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