Debate over implementing Australia's vaccination policies in New Zealand

RNZOtago Daily TimesWednesday 10 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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New Zealand is considering whether to adopt Australia's 'No Jab, No Pay' policies, which link family tax benefits and childcare subsidies to child immunisation. While such measures could address low vaccination rates, experts suggest vaccine hesitancy and poor access to doctors remain significant challenges.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 10 Dec 2025, 6:36am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 hours
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    Could Australia's 'No Jab, No Pay/No Play' policies work in NZ? (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Could 'No Jab, No Pay/No Play' policies work in NZ? (opens in new tab)