Opinion divided over the merits of cash incentives for vaccines

The head of the nation's COVID Taskforce has contradicted the Prime Minister over the merits of cash payments to encourage people to get a vaccine.

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 As vaccine supplies increase the military-led operation, COVID Shield, now has a campaign plan.

There'll be drive-through vaccination centres in stadium car parks from October and vaccination rubs in retail shops and workplaces.

Paying people to get vaccinated as suggested by the Opposition is under consideration.  But in parliament, the Prime Minister was not as receptive to the idea

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