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The federal government will provide $1.2 million in funding to multicultural organisations to deliver targeted health information about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
There are fears the change to the health advice will increase existing vaccine hesitancy, especially among culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
On Thursday, Health Minister Greg Hunt said the government was moving into the “next stage” of the $41 million vaccination campaign, which includes a new focus on 40 to 59-year-olds.
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“As increasing numbers of Australians become eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the Australian government is ensuring everyone can have confidence in the vaccination program,” he said in a statement on Friday.
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The deputy prime minister's comments come as Victoria's treasurer says he is "angry and disappointed” with the federal government for knocking back requests for support for Victorians back in lockdown.