Man shot dead in Sydney CBD; AstraZeneca vaccine recommended for over-60s only; Victoria’s coronavirus restrictions ease

Deputy Labor leader Richard Marles has launched a blistering assessment of the Federal Government’s vaccine rollout.

The vaccination drive has undergone another shake-up, after the Federal Government accepted advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisations (ATAGI) that the AstraZeneca vaccine only be administered to people aged 60 and above.

Speaking to Today, Mr Marles said the vaccine rollout is in “disarray”.

“Last year they bet the house on AstraZeneca being able to do all the work in relation to vaccinating the country,” he said.

“Given what medical advice has now ensued, it’s turned out that is not going to happen.

Defence Minister Peter Dutton said the government will keep implementing medical advice and tweaking the rollout if necessary.

He urged those under the age of 60 who have already had one AstraZeneca shot to proceed with the second.

“If people have had the first jab and haven’t had an adverse reaction, the clear medical advice is get the second jab,” he said.