Mandating COVID-19 vaccines for some Queensland frontline workers found to be unlawful, judge rules
1 year ago

Mandating COVID-19 vaccines for some Queensland frontline workers found to be unlawful, judge rules

ABC  

In short: Some Queensland frontline workers challenged their workplace vaccine mandates in the Supreme Court in 2022. A judge has ruled that mandating COVID-19 vaccines for some Queensland frontline workers was unlawful based on human rights grounds. 'A lot of rebuilding to be done' with police service, lawyer says Justice Martin said that at the time, non-compliance may have had "life-changing consequences" for the applicants, and ordered that the commissioner of police no longer take steps to enforce the QPS directions or continue any disciplinary proceedings against them. Lawyer Sam Iskander said some of his clients, who were police officers, ambulance staff, and healthcare workers, "refused" to take the vaccines due to health concerns and religious reasons. "His honour determined that the commissioner did not give significant consideration of the human rights of employees in the Queensland Police Service at the time she made that decision," she said.

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Hundreds of police officers launch class action against Queensland government and QPS over COVID-19 vaccine mandates
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hundreds of police officers launch class action against Queensland government and QPS over COVID-19 vaccine mandates

ABC  

Hundreds of former and current police officers and staff members have launched a class action lawsuit against the state government and the Queensland Police Service, over its COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Solicitor, Justin Sibley, who is leading the class action, said the COVID vaccine mandates were "coercive," and limited officers' human rights. Law experts say the Queensland Supreme Court's ruling that …

Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US gov't workers
1 year, 11 months ago

Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US gov't workers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden’s order that …

Inactive AFLW player and nurse Deni Varnhagen's COVID-19 vaccine mandate challenge dismissed by SA Supreme Court
2 years, 5 months ago

Inactive AFLW player and nurse Deni Varnhagen's COVID-19 vaccine mandate challenge dismissed by SA Supreme Court

ABC  

A legal challenge to South Australia's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers has been dismissed by the Supreme Court in Adelaide. Key points: Deni Varnhagen and another nurse went to court after losing their jobs when they refused to get COVID-19 vaccines The SA government changed the legislation the mandate was brought under The judge agreed with the government's application …

Queensland Police Commissioner testifies in court about COVID-19 vaccine mandate directive to staff
2 years, 9 months ago

Queensland Police Commissioner testifies in court about COVID-19 vaccine mandate directive to staff

ABC  

Queensland's Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has been grilled in the Supreme Court over her decision to introduce a mandatory staff-wide COVID-19 vaccine policy. Key points: There was a slow uptake of COVID-19 vaccinations by QPS staff as of August last year, which was why the directive was made Commissioner Carroll told the court she backed the committee responsible for granting …

COVID-19: Supreme Court upholds individual’s right against forcible vaccination
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19: Supreme Court upholds individual’s right against forcible vaccination

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld both the right of an individual against forcible vaccination and the government’s current vaccination policy to protect communitarian health, but found certain vaccine mandates imposed by State governments/Union Territories, which tend to deny access to basic welfare measures and freedom of movement to unvaccinated individuals, disproportionate. “With respect to bodily integrity and personal autonomy …

Supreme Court casts doubt on Biden’s vaccine rule for the workplace
3 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court casts doubt on Biden’s vaccine rule for the workplace

LA Times  

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority cast doubt Friday on President Biden’s plan to require that most American employees be vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo weekly coronavirus testing. She insisted that the Biden rule not be described as a “vaccine mandate,” since it gives employees a choice on whether to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing. It’s a physically harmful agent, …

New Biden vaccine rules don’t allow self-administered, self-reported covid-19 tests
3 years, 4 months ago

New Biden vaccine rules don’t allow self-administered, self-reported covid-19 tests

Live Mint  

Workers won’t be allowed to both self-administer and self-report their Covid-19 tests to comply with new Biden administration requirements that mandate millions of employees get vaccinated or provide weekly test results. That might force employees to get a laboratory test through a pharmacy chain on a weekend, for example, said Brian Kropp, research chief of the human-resources practice at Gartner …

Beds and medical services cut as Queensland hospital workers defy COVID-19 vaccination mandate
3 years, 4 months ago

Beds and medical services cut as Queensland hospital workers defy COVID-19 vaccination mandate

ABC  

More than 8 per cent of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service workers have failed to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, forcing cuts to surgical, medical and mental health beds. Key points: Almost 4,000 health workers in the state's public hospitals have provided no evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says those employees will be sent …

Thousands of Queensland Health staff seeking exemption from COVID-19 vaccine to soon be banned from workplaces
3 years, 4 months ago

Thousands of Queensland Health staff seeking exemption from COVID-19 vaccine to soon be banned from workplaces

ABC  

Thousands of Queensland Health employees will be shut out of their workplaces from Monday after failing to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Queensland Health Department Director-General John Wakefield says the "time for please" when it comes to workers being vaccinated against COVID is over. Dr Wakefield said Queensland Health would continue to work with staff who had received or …

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for Queensland miners backed by industry
3 years, 5 months ago

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for Queensland miners backed by industry

ABC  

Queensland's resources industry says it would support mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for the state's mine workers to protect regional communities where vaccination rates are alarmingly low. Key points: Key players in the Queensland mining sector have signalled support for mandatory vaccinations of workers if necessary A major concern is unvaccinated FIFO workers travelling to rural areas where jab rates are low …

NT government sets November 12 deadline for COVID-19 vaccine mandate
3 years, 5 months ago

NT government sets November 12 deadline for COVID-19 vaccine mandate

ABC  

The Northern Territory government has issued a legal direction mandating workers in a broad range of settings receive their COVID-19 vaccine within a month. Key points: The Chief Minister says the mandate includes workers in all public-facing roles The Chief Minister says the mandate includes workers in all public-facing roles Impacted workers must receive their first jab by November 12 …

Vaccine mandate 'discriminatory' and 'breaches awards', Queensland police officers' lawyer says
3 years, 5 months ago

Vaccine mandate 'discriminatory' and 'breaches awards', Queensland police officers' lawyer says

ABC  

A lawyer for almost 50 Queensland Police Service employees has written to Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll saying the vaccine mandate is discriminatory and breaches their workplace award. More than $110,000 has been raised for this group, which is now 47 Queensland Police Service employees strong — more than 30 who are sworn police officers, including detectives and plain clothes officers. …

Queensland police Commissioner Katarina Carroll faces legal challenge to staff COVID vaccination mandate
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland police Commissioner Katarina Carroll faces legal challenge to staff COVID vaccination mandate

ABC  

The Queensland Police Commissioner's direction for all staff to be vaccinated or face suspension and possible dismissal will be tested in the Supreme Court. Key points: Seven QPS staff, including five serving police officers, are challenging the vaccine mandate They allege the Commissioner's direction is a breach of anti-discrimination laws They are Seven Queensland Police Service employees, including five serving …

Tumut paramedic lodges Supreme Court challenge to COVID-19 vaccine mandate
3 years, 6 months ago

Tumut paramedic lodges Supreme Court challenge to COVID-19 vaccine mandate

ABC  

A Riverina paramedic's legal challenge to the requirement for all NSW health workers to have a COVID vaccine may not be heard before the mandate is due to take effect. Key points: A paramedic is taking legal action challenging a public health order mandating COVID vaccination for health workers All NSW health workers are required to have their first COVID …

COVID-19 vaccine mandates a legal and ethical quagmire for businesses
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine mandates a legal and ethical quagmire for businesses

ABC  

With key parts of the economy poised to reopen, venues and businesses are calling for the government to mandate vaccination requirements to avoid them running the risk of a legal or public backlash. Key points: Businesses are grappling with how to deal with the vaccine status of their customers once vaccination targets are achieved and they can reopen There are …

Queensland's vaccine rollout ramped up among frontline healthcare workers as authorities insist inoculations 'on track'
3 years, 11 months ago

Queensland's vaccine rollout ramped up among frontline healthcare workers as authorities insist inoculations 'on track'

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has insisted the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is on track, with all remaining healthcare workers to receive their first dose of vaccine "over the next 48 hours". Key points: The Chief Health Officer has mandated that only healthcare workers who are vaccinated can treat COVID-positive cases Queensland has been stockpiling vaccine shots so that everyone who has …

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