Australia smashes through vaccine target

Australia has officially meeting its 70 percent double vaccination target

More than 33 million jabs have been administered in Australia since the rollout began at the beginning of the year.

Health Minister Greg Hunt says “this is a testament to Australians health professionals and everyone that has been involved in the vaccination program”.

This is the country’s first major vaccine milestone and also comes as Australia prepares to open back up with the world.

Chief Medical Officer Craig Kelly says the milestone means Australia will now move into “phase b” of the national reopening plan.

Residents in Melbourne are preparing for their very own freedom day, with harsh lockdown restrictions being eased from Friday as the state of Victoria also meets its 70% double dose target.