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22-07-2021, 05:21 PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised for Australia's slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout while touting the country's "historic record" of coronavirus jabs.
Speaking to the media at The Lodge today, Mr Morrison reiterated he took responsibility for the country's vaccination rate lagging behind due to ongoing supply challenges.
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"As I said yesterday, I take responsibility for the vaccination program," he said.
"I also take responsibility for the challenges we've had.
"Obviously some things within our control, some things that are not.
"I'm sorry that we haven't been able to achieve the marks that we had hoped for at the beginning of this year.
Speaking to the media at The Lodge today, Mr Morrison reiterated he took responsibility for the country's vaccination rate lagging behind due to ongoing supply challenges.
"As I said yesterday, I take responsibility for the vaccination program," he said.
"I also take responsibility for the challenges we've had.
"Obviously some things within our control, some things that are not.
"I'm sorry that we haven't been able to achieve the marks that we had hoped for at the beginning of this year.
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