The federal government is confident of reaching agreement with all states over its vaccine plans despite criticism from some state ministers that there has been "inadequate discussions" over the roll-out.
The government has said vaccines would be distributed through several channels including the existing national vaccination network involving GPs and Aboriginal health centres.
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Hospitals and federal and state vaccination clinics have also been identified as centres that could provide COVID-19 vaccines. A senior government source said states will determine the form of their own vaccination clinics as part of agreements with the federal government.
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They also said it is likely special arrangements will be made for distribution of the Pfizer vaccine, which must be stored at -70C.