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On 4 October 2024 the COVID-19 vaccine Secretary Directions, mandating COVID-19 vaccination for Victorian healthcare workers, were revoked.
Victorian healthcare workers are now strongly recommended to remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations as per Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advice and the Australian Immunisation .
The decision to revoke the COVID-19 vaccine Secretary Directions, and replace them with a strong recommendation to remain up to date, reflects the evolving COVID-19 epidemiologic situation in Victoria, emerging evidence on the burden of COVID-19 disease and advice and guidance from ATAGI on COVID-19 vaccination.
Should any health service determine that it is appropriate for their circumstances to introduce COVID-19 vaccination requirements through their own workplace policies, they should ensure that these requirements are informed by an assessment of risk, and meet consultation obligations with employees and applicable representatives under occupational health and safety legislation and any applicable industrial instrument/s.
For more information, and to view the full revocation document, please click the link below:
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/vaccination-for-healthcare-workers