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.
Response rates from 411k Australia voters.
87% Yes |
13% No |
80% Yes |
10% No |
4% 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 411k Australia voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 411k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8JD8FWN5yrs5Y
Yes, but with exemptions for those that have medical problems relating to vaccines.
@B4YS6NW3mos3MO
No, parents views and beliefs is only what should be valid. They could set suggestions for a safer country, the decision to or not to is a family decision.
@B4VL94V3mos3MO
No, it is each parents choice. It's the parents that must make fully informed decisions based on ALL information. After all it's the parents that have to care for a child who ends up with a vaccine injury, (or have to grieve and live with the loss of the child and yes death is a possible side effect of vaccines), which are often far worse than the actual disease vaccines are supposed to protect against. Medical procedures should never be forced or coerced in any way, and vaccination is a medical procedure. AIR should be voluntery also.
@B4TQW973mos3MO
YES. VACCINATE CHILDREN. they already spread common colds and gastro like breeding rabbits. Children die from preventable diseases in underdeveloped countries. if we have access to prevent those diseases, TAKE IT. VACCINATE YOUR KIDS. if you dont, you rkids will just spread it to another persons child.
@B4QNBK33mos3MO
Yes, but it has been shown that other substances have been introduced, under the guise of vaccines. This has to stop ! People should know what is being injected into their bodies. All medical persons should be charged if there is more in the vaccinations.
@B4MFQ9J3mos3MO
Limit vaccinations to what was in place 30 years ago. If they want to add more vaccines to the schedules rigorous trials need to have been conducted and manufacturers can be sued for adverse effects.
@B4KYBCZ3mos3MO
Yes, as long at it is free, otherwise families going through financial issues won't be able to afford it
@B4KBYKR3mos3MO
Everyone needs to mind their own business and worry about themselves. If parents make that decision, it’s their decision!!!
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