Can bribing over 50's help Australia reach herd immunity faster?
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Cash incentives to vaccinate?
Our new Research Insight explores whether offering financial incentives to over 50's would increase vaccination uptake.
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Read the latest Taking the Pulse of the Nation Survey Report
Find out whether banning unvaccinated individuals from certain public events and activities is likely to incentivise those who are unvaccinated to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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