compensation

COVID-19 vaccine claims scheme is not fit for purpose

Posted on 23rd October 2022

The Australian Government has created a compensation program, the COVID-19 vaccine claims scheme, to provide financial compensation for people who have suffered a loss as a result of a serious adverse reaction to their COVID-19 vaccinations. However, the scheme is proving to be incredibly complex and limiting, effectively ensuring that only a token few injured[…]

Where’s the compensation?

Posted on 11th October 2022

The Australian Government’s COVID-19 vaccine claims scheme is designed to provide security to those who are impacted by a serious reaction to their COVID-19 vaccinations, and encourage confidence in the vaccination program by demonstrating public support for those who are injured. However, the scheme has come under increasing criticism for being overly complex and narrow[…]