Effective 6 September 2021 Australians who suffer injury and loss as a result of their COVID-19 vaccination can register their intent to claim compensation from the national COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme.

The Scheme applies to loss above $5,000 and claims will be assessed by independent experts.

The Scheme will be backdated to February 2021 and will provide access to compensation for COVID-19 claims related to the administration of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (‘TGA’)  approved vaccine, irrespective of where the vaccination occurs.

If you suffer a serious adverse reaction as a result of a vaccination you should report it to your doctor who can then inform the TGA.

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Renee Eglinton Principal Lawyer | Director
Renee's specialty is accident and workers compensation. Renee has represented clients and conducted claims in all court jurisdictions over 30 years of legal practice. Her previous positions include being Special Counsel for an insurance law firm, being the Partner responsible for an insurance law firm’s workers compensation/workplace relations department and working in-house as a Principal Solicitor for WorkCover Queensland.
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