7NEWS Australia published this video item, entitled “Racing fans return to the track, putting Victoria’s vaccine passports to the test | 7NEWS” – below is their description.
Victoria’s new vaccine passport has been put through its paces at the biggest sporting event the state has seen in months. The technology has been used to admit fans to a country racing meet as a test run for the Melbourne Cup.
7NEWS Australia YouTube Channel
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In This Story: Vaccine Passports
The concept of vaccine passports was established following the development of vaccinations for Covid-19, in several jurisdictions. While the schemes differ in precise implementations across the globe, those which do operate focus on identifying vaccinated individuals in order to allow them fewer restrictions, for example travel or access to enclosed spaces.
These schemes are somewhat controversial, as a minority view them as restricting freedoms; or an expression of “nanny state” or big state interference in ordinary lives. Others, those who are against vaccination, feel they are too forceful a pressure upon people to become vaccinated.
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