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Who pays compensation if a COVID-19 vaccine has rare side-effects? Here's the little we know about Australia's new deal

  • Written by Nicholas Wood, Associate Professor, Discipline of Childhood and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney
Who pays compensation if a COVID-19 vaccine has rare side-effects? Here's the little we know about Australia's new dealShutterstock

In last week’s federal budget the Australian government announced it had given the suppliers of two COVID-19 vaccines indemnity against liability for rare side-effects.

Although details are unclear, it appears the government would foot the bill for compensation if a member of the public wins legal action against the drug company.

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