Judge Overturns Disciplinary Action Against Student Who Questioned Vaccines, Public Health Orders

Judge Overturns Disciplinary Action Against Student Who Questioned Vaccines, Public Health Orders
A nurse goes to assist a patient at the COVID-19 and flu assessment clinic at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, Australia, on May 12, 2020. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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A professor’s decision to sanction a student for expressing scepticism about COVID-19 vaccines has been struck down by the Supreme Court of New South Wales in Australia.

The judgement comes as Australian health practitioners continue to face heavy scrutiny over comments or social media posts that do not align with medical orthodoxy around COVID-19.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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