Health Minister Mark Butler will order a lightning fast inquiry into the purchases of COVID-19 vaccine to investigate how Australia was caught short at the height of the pandemic James Massola
Health Minister Mark Butler will order a lightning-fast inquiry into the purchases of COVID-19 vaccine to investigate how Australia was caught short at the height of the pandemic and whether existing stocks are adequate.
The former government faced fierce criticism for its initial handling of the vaccine rollout, including claims that former prime minister Scott MorrisonA further 10 million Pfizer doses were purchased in February 2021, another 20 million in April 2021 and additional smaller amounts from the UK, Poland and Singapore.
“They didn’t order enough or get the contracts in place last time. So they’re ordering an inquiry into past and future vaccine procurement.
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