What happens if you refuse to have a COVID vaccination?

The Australian government says it won't make COVID-19 vaccines compulsory when they begin the roll-out next month. But lawyers say that won't stop privately-owned businesses from denying service to those who refuse the jab.

Federal government says it won't make vaccines compulsory but state governments and private businesses could take a different stance Source: AAP

Highlights

• The first lot of Australians could be receiving their coronavirus vaccines as soon as mid-February.
• Prime Minister Scott Morrison has assured the country that vaccines will not be mandatory but legally the government is within its rights to make them compulsory.
• About 60 to 70 per cent of the population will need to get vaccinated to create an effective level of protection.
• Qantas has said anyone seeking to fly internationally with them would eventually need to show proof that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

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