Northern Territory Vaccine Mandates Come Into Force

The border into the Northern Territory from South Australia. Mark Kolbe/Getty Images for The World Solar Challange)

Northern Territory (NT) workers who interact with the public have been told to get their first COVID-19 vaccination by the end of Friday, Nov. 12 or risk a $5,000 fine.

According to Chief Health Officer’s (CHO) health direction No.55, the COVID-19 vaccination is now mandatory for any worker or volunteer who has contact with the public to attend a workplace. They will also need to have received their second jab by Christmas Eve.