The Australian federal government will pull back business and individual support payments once key vaccination milestones are reached, a move that could compel state and territory leaders to move away from readily locking down their jurisdictions each time COVID-19 cases emerge.
On Sept. 29, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg outlined a plan that would see billions in federal cash assistance phased out once 70 and 80 percent of the over 16 population is immunised.
