Australia reaches 80 per cent vaccination milestone but some states lag behind

A man receives a COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up centre in Queensland.

A man receives a COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up centre in Queensland. Source: AAP

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While 80 per cent of Australians aged 16 and over are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the rates are significantly lower in Western Australia and Queensland.

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