An older press release from Greg Hunt. We aren't yet being told...

An older press release from Greg Hunt. We aren't yet being told the full scope of the deal between the goverment and Moderna.

Date published:

13 May 2021

Media type:

Media release

Audience:

General public

The Australian Government has secured 25 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to further diversify our vaccine portfolio as well as provide access to a booster or variant vaccine should this be required in the future.

As confirmed in the 2021-22 Budget, the Government will commence an approach to market for mRNA manufacturing capacity in Australia.

The Government also remains in discussions with Moderna in relation to establishing a manufacturing facility in Australia for mRNA vaccines.

Onshore manufacturing would ensure a secure, long-term supply of Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccines against COVID-19, including variants, and for potential future pandemics.