Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Again, Senator Faruqi, it will come as no surprise to you that I fundamentally disagree with what you have said, in particular what you have insinuated in relation to the government. Australia, as I have said, as the Prime Minister has said, as Senator Payne continues to work on, remains focused on working with our regional partners and vaccine developers to support equitable widespread access to COVID-19 vaccines. In particular, the development of COVID-19 vaccines through voluntary mechanisms in partnership with vaccine developers is our best chance of delivering widespread equitable access. As you know, we are working with our Pacific neighbours to ensure their access to vaccines. The government is working with our partners to ensure the Pacific and Timor-Leste—