Some ACT teachers reject COVID vaccine mandate before return to school

Sarah Lansdown
Updated October 21 2021 - 11:38am, first published 5:30am
Some school and early learning educators say they should not lose their jobs if they do not get a COVID-19 vaccination. Picture: Karleen Minney
Some school and early learning educators say they should not lose their jobs if they do not get a COVID-19 vaccination. Picture: Karleen Minney

A group of 79 Canberra educators have signed a letter opposing mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for some school staff, arguing they should not be stood aside or redeployed if they do not have two doses.

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Sarah Lansdown

Sarah Lansdown

Canberra Times education reporter

Sarah covers all stages of education in the capital, from early childhood to higher education. Previously she was a general news reporter at The Advocate in North West Tasmania. She was named Best New Journalist at the 2019 Tasmanian Media Awards for a series on paramedic shortages. Email: sarah.lansdown@canberratimes.com.au

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