Can governments mandate a COVID vaccination?

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 November Can governments mandate a COVID vaccination? Can governments mandate a COVID vaccination? 30/11/2020 | 6 MINS This article, by Dr Fiona McGaughey and Dr Marco Rizzi from LIT's Law School and Amy Maguire from the University of Newcastle, originally appeared in The Conversation. It was published on Monday 30 November 2020. Earlier in 2020, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he expected the COVID-19 vaccine to be mandatory. He later backtracked, noting the government ΓÇ£canΓÇÖt hold someone down and make them take itΓÇ¥. But should it be able to mandate vaccination in the interests of public health? Some argue mandatory vaccination can be justified on ethical grounds and recommend penalties for non-compliance ΓÇô or even payment for compliance. It is clear the Australian government will do whatever it can to encourage widespread vaccination. It anticipates the vaccine will be rolled out in Australia from March 2021. This is also sparking debate about liability should anything go wrong. Meanwhile, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce signalled vaccinat

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 November Can governments mandate a COVID vaccination?

30/11/2020 | 6 MINS This article, by Dr Fiona McGaughey and Dr Marco Rizzi from LIT's Law School and Amy Maguire from the University of Newcastle, originally appeared in The Conversation.

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