Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian people would have been able to hear very clearly the tone adopted by the Leader of the Opposition when he presented that question. It was there for all to see. Operation COVID Shield is being led by Lieutenant General Frewen, someone of great character and ability that we've put in charge of this task, and he will set out what the goals are, indeed, as well as the release of doses of the vaccine over the course of the three periods between now and the end of the year. This is important information to inform the activities of the states as well as to inform the partners in the vaccination program, in particular our general practitioners. As we continue to build up the number of general practitioners that are involved, they need that understanding of what the flow of vaccine is going to be, based on the supply that we understand to be the case, based on our contract arrangements and the information we're getting from our suppliers.

So he may wish to mock the language that has been used by Lieutenant General Frewen, but Lieutenant General Frewen is a person of great standing and integrity. I have confidence in him and—

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