Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

The government has made clear, both in the other chamber and in this place, views in relation to the comments made by Mr Christensen. The approach of the government is, clearly, to make sure that we emphasise to Australians the importance of abiding by public health orders, putting restrictions in place and following advice in all circumstances, and that includes advice in relation to the vaccination rollout as well. It's been deeply frustrating at times that different things have indeed hurt public confidence in the vaccination rollout. I've noted Professor Dore from the Kirby Institute's remarks that we will look back on anti-AstraZenecaism as one of the greatest public health failings in many years. And, whilst the health advice has ebbed and flowed, if you like, in relation to AZ, it's certainly been disappointing that some have exacerbated that— (Time expired)