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2024 End of Year Wrap-up

As we approach the end of 2024, we take a moment to look back on the successes and events of the year. Giving evidence to Parliament The year started with a bang, as COVERSE was invited to present public evidence at an Australian Senate inquiry in early February. The Senate was tasked with preparing terms[…]

COVERSE co-founder speaks on ABC Radio

COVERSE co-founder Naomi Smith was recently invited to speak on ABC Radio Darwin, where she explored the crucial topic of vaccine injury in Australia. In the interview, she shared valuable insights and personal experiences that illuminate the complexities of this issue. Catch her segment starting at 1:05:00, and don’t miss a fellow survivor who called[…]

Open Letter: Fixing the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme

In late-August 2024, COVERSE wrote to every single federal Member of Parliament, calling on them to listen to their Covid vaccine-injured constituents and to work towards solve their pressing health and financial needs. Below is a copy of the text of our letter… Dear Members, We are writing again as directors of COVERSE — the[…]

Misalignment between evidence and the vaccine compensation scheme

This report shows that the Australian Government is not providing a meaningful COVID-19 vaccine compensation scheme, and is not currently accountable for the empirical range of serious adverse events including disabilities caused by COVID-19 vaccines. We call for an immediate review of the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme to ensure it encompasses protection from injury by serious adverse events in a way that is comprehensive, equity-driven, genuinely accessible, and evidence-led.

Open Letter: Review of COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme

In mid-July 2024, COVERSE wrote to every single federal Senator, calling for a Parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme, and drawing attention to its failures. Below is a copy of the text of our letter… RE: Review of COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme Dear Senator, We are writing as co-founders and directors of COVERSE[…]

COVERSE testifies in Parliament

On 1 February 2024 COVERSE was invited to testify before the Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs which was holding an inquiry into terms of reference for a potential COVID-19 Royal Commission. COVERSE was represented by board members Rado Faletič and Rachel O’Reilly. Senators asked about challenges with the federal government’s Covid-19 Vaccine[…]

A win for vaccine-injured workers

In a decision handed down in the South Australian Employment Tribunal it was confirmed that employers are responsible for compensating workers who become injured from a vaccine they were mandated to take, irrespective of whether the mandate was imposed by the employer alone, or from government public health orders. Importantly, the ruling demonstrates that businesses[…]

The Lockdown Files: AstraZeneca vaccine

The Daily Telegraph — one of the UK’s major newspapers — has run a series of news articles about problems surrounding AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine. This has come about as a result of The Lockdown Files, which are leaked text messages from former UK health secretary Matt Hancock, coupled with evidence emerging from the UK Covid-19[…]

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