In 2015 Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced that parents would no longer receive welfare payments if their children were not vaccinated. People who object to vaccines for religious purposes can continue to receive payments if they are affiliated with a religious group whose governing body has a formally registered objection recognised by the federal government. 97% of children in Australia are vaccinated.
Statistics are shown for this demographic
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Response rates from 384k Australia voters.
88% Yes |
12% No |
80% Yes |
9% No |
3% Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
1% No, but require vaccination in order to attend public school |
2% Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
1% No, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead |
1% Yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
1% No, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 384k Australia voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 384k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8JD8FWN4yrs4Y
Yes, but with exemptions for those that have medical problems relating to vaccines.
@B3XMZVZ1wk1W
I believe every child should be vaccinated but if there is a family history of adverse reactions, respect the parents.
@B3N8VJV3wks3W
Yes, but be culturally aware as to why people might not be vaccinated such as people with particular religious beliefs.
@B3MLH2K3wks3W
Parents should have a choice and education should be provided about preventing diseases and hygiene. No one wants forced vaccinations, and no one wants disease outbreaks, it’s a hard argument.
@B3HH46P3wks3W
Yes, but with exemptions for children who are immunocompromised or chronically ill where vaccinations may be ineffective or dangerous, determined by doctors.
@B38XXHM1mo1MO
Yes, AND we should be requiring updated vaccines or titre tests for adults who are travelling to at risk countries, AND all vaccines to all people should be free including pop-up outreach services in shopping centres etc.
@B389CPY1mo1MO
Yes, but with exceptions for those who are immunocompromised / have other underlying medical issues increasing vaccination risks
@B2XMWFD1mo1MO
Vaccination should be advised by a board of experts without influence from pharmaceutical companies. The actual vaccines should be free but not mandatory
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