SES and CFA volunteers being unable to help out with the Victorian flood efforts because of the Andrews Labor Government’s vaccine requirements must be reversed immediately.
Concerns were raised by hundreds of volunteers in the SES and CFA who were banned from entering their units prior to the clean-up efforts, but fell on deaf ears.
We need volunteers on the ground doing what they do best, protecting Victorians, not blocked by bureaucratic red tape and outdated restrictions.
The Liberals and Nationals last week announced our Future Pandemic Management Plan which would have ensured no requirements for vaccine mandates during any future pandemics, except in acute health, disability and aged care settings.
We continue to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and to follow the health advice. However, forcing hard-working volunteers to choose between helping our most vulnerable communities and getting vaccinated is just not on.
