Published: August 31, 2021
Exclusive: Prime minister hails ‘direct command and control structure’ in document obtained under freedom of information
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Scott Morrison assured the senior military figure Lt Gen John Frewen that “the necessary resources and assets will be put at your disposal” when he was appointed to boost confidence in the Australian government’s vaccination rollout.
A letter obtained by Guardian Australia under freedom of information laws reveals the prime minister told Frewen a “direct command and control structure” should help speed up the vaccination program and if the goals were achieved it would allow a faster reopening of Australia’s international borders.
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