Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family and the community from getting seriously ill from COVID-19.  Medical evidence indicates that vaccines are effective at reducing the likelihood that you will catch and spread COVID-19 to others.

Mandatory vaccinations programs already exist in most parts of Australia for a range of vaccines.  They apply to workers whom public health authorities have identified as at risk of contracting and/or spreading COVID-19. Vaccination laws differ from state to state.  These mandates are generally, but not always, implemented through the use of Public Health [...]

It is likely that the COVID-19 mandate will be regarded as lawful and reasonable for the majority of the AFP workforce, however there may be some minor exceptions to this based upon an individual’s particular circumstances (discussed further below in relation to exemptions). As the mandate is likely to be lawful and reasonable for [...]

Your general practitioner is best placed to provide the best medical information about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations.

If you experience any adverse side effects following the vaccination, we encourage all members to submit a Workplace Incident Report and to make a workers compensation claim. In addition, should you require immediate medical assistance and have out of pocket expenses, you may be able to access the AFP's Early Intervention Program.   We have [...]

In Australia, there are various legal frameworks in place to ensure employees are not unfairly disadvantaged on account of traits such as race and ethnicity, gender, religious affiliation, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or degree of able-bodiedness. Vaccination status is not a protected attribute.

We have been, and continue to, agitate that any direction should contain robust protections for those with genuine reasons for not being able to be vaccinated. We understand that the AFP will provide exemptions in two broad categories - medical and special circumstances. Should you need assistance with seeking an exemption, please contact our [...]

We have been, and continue to, agitate that any vaccination mandate must contain robust protections for those with genuine reasons for not being able to be vaccinated. We understand that the AFP will provide exemptions to employees for two broad categories; medical and special circumstances.   We are currently engaging with the AFP further as [...]

As indicated above, it is likely that the mandate will be regarded as lawful and reasonable for the majority of the AFP workforce. The AFPA has obtained independent legal advice on this issue which has confirmed this position. Therefore, the AFPA does not intend on challenging the mandate as whole.   There may be some [...]