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COVID-19 battle far from over: $1bn additional funding announced

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As COVID-19 continues to cast a long shadow, the federal government has confirmed an additional $1bn to keep battling the persistent pandemic.

The new funding, announced in the 2023 Budget, is aimed at supporting Australia’s ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 virus.

The government plans to allocate nearly $100m on campaigns encouraging vaccine uptake among priority groups.

In addition, they are future-proofing against potential pandemics by dedicating $43m towards the development of public health technology infrastructure.

Listen to our panel’s reaction to the Budget:

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