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New Zealand’s vulnerable workers could be left exposed by vaccine mandates
04/11/2021
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Shani Alexander
Shani Alexander, Senior reporter

After deploying some of the strictest lockdown measures seen anywhere in the world, New Zealand’s government has expanded its vaccine mandate to cover 40% of the nation’s workers. However, with termination of employment a likely consequence for those who refuse the jab, there are fears vulnerable workers could be disproportionately affected by compulsory vaccinations.