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Doherty Institute stands by its COVID modelling under pressure from state premiers

Prime Minister Scott Morrison presenting Doherty Institute modelling on August 3, 2021

Prime Minister Scott Morrison presenting Doherty Institute modelling on August 3, 2021 Source: AAP

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The architect of the modelling underpinning the nation's plan out of lockdown has been forced to confirm that Australia can reopen, once 70 to 80 per cent of the adult population are vaccinated.

For health and support measures currently in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus

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