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.
88% Yes |
12% No |
81% 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 |
See how support for each position on “Mandatory Vaccinations” has changed over time for 355k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Mandatory Vaccinations” has changed over time for 355k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8JD8FWN3yrs3Y
Yes, but with exemptions for those that have medical problems relating to vaccines.
@934M48S2yrs2Y
Yes except Covid vaccine.
@9KYMZX94wks4W
No, but if your child requires medical attention from the health system, it shouldn't be up to the rest of the tax payers to foot the bill.
@9KMTTZ6 1mo1MO
Yes as long as the child receiving the vaccine does not have a pre existing medical condition that may put them in danger
@9KM7C7Z1mo1MO
No, I think people should stop trusting the things they are putting into their bodies by the government. Teach the kids how to stay away from sickness. Keep clean, sanitized, and stay away from sick kids. Punish parents that send sick kids to school or in public.
@9K9VF63 2mos2MO
Yes it should be required
but if someone is not vaccinated (on religious grounds or otherwise, and someone gets infected with a DEADLY and or CONTAGIOUS diseases or disease) then they should be finned (the amount depending on financial circumstances)
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