Richard Colbeck (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the senator for the question. At the outset I confirm the statement that I made yesterday. I stand by that wholeheartedly. It is an extremely important thing that Australians have confidence in our national vaccine strategy. I repeat and reaffirm those statements.

The medical and health advice that we have received from those who are guiding our response to COVID-19 is extremely important. I can confirm to the chamber that the Prime Minister has met with Mr Kelly today; that Mr Kelly has, in a statement, confirmed that he met with the Prime Minister this morning; and that the Prime Minister has reinforced to Mr Kelly the importance of enduring public confidence in the government's vaccine strategy, confirming my statement of yesterday.