Sydney Law Firm Files Lawsuit to Overturn Australian State’s Public Health Orders

Sydney Law Firm Files Lawsuit to Overturn Australian State’s Public Health Orders
People wearing face masks stand in a line as they wait to be vaccinated at the Sydney Olympic Park Vaccination Centre at Homebush in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 16, 2021. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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A Sydney law firm has filed an action against the New South Wales (NSW) health minister, chief medical officer, and the state and federal governments, calling for public health orders to be declared unconstitutional and illegal.

Ashley, Francina, Leonard and Associates (AFL) argue that the health orders require vaccinations to be mandated across a broad class of workers, including teachers, health care workers, builders, and airport staff.

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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