End Vax Mandates in Western Australia Says Former National Deputy Chief Medical Officer

End Vax Mandates in Western Australia Says Former National Deputy Chief Medical Officer
A health care worker fills a syringe with the Pfizer vaccine on the opening day of a COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre in Perth, Australia on Aug. 16, 2021. AAP Image/Richard Wainwright
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Australia’s former chief health adviser has criticised Western Australia (WA)—the state which proclaims to have the “broadest proof of vaccination requirements in the nation”—for continuing to force people to choose between getting vaccinated and losing their job.

WA has mandated the vaccine for health, mining, and police workers; staff and visitors to all hospitality, entertainment, and fitness venues; members of parliament; most visitors to hospitals; and staff and jury in courtrooms.