First published on Fri 29 Jan 2021 14.00 EST
It is just weeks until Australia receives its first delivery of Covid-19 vaccines and begins the mammoth task of immunising every willing adult in the country.
This will be the largest single vaccination program in Australia’s history and many still have questions about how the process will work and, most importantly, when they can expect to get the jab.
Here is what we know so far.
Will the vaccine be free?
Yes.
Will the vaccine be voluntary?
Yes, and the government has confirmed that not getting the vaccine will not affect a family’s eligibility for the family tax benefits or fee assistance with childcare. The “no jab no play” rules only apply to the National Immunisation Program vaccines, and the Covid-19 vaccine will not be included on this.