| > Authorised workers had to be vaccinated or couldn't attend work onsite. Those who refused could face disciplinary proceedings including dismissal. > The mandates rendered vaccination against COVID a condition of employment. Anyone who refused to be vaccinated could therefore be subject to disciplinary proceedings, including dismissal. Australia | USA | UK Vaccine passports for venues: Australia = Widespread | USA = Mostly banned | UK = Never implemented Unvaccinated locked out of shops/restaurants: Australia = Yes | USA = No | UK = No Healthcare worker mandates: Australia = Yes | USA = Partial (upheld for Medicare/Medicaid facilities) | UK = Brief, then revoked Broad employment mandates: Australia = Yes (most industries) | USA = Struck down | UK = No Different lockdown rules by vax status: Australia = Yes | USA = No | UK = No Days locked down Australia (Melbourne) = 262 days UK (England) = approx 190 days (three national lockdowns) USA = approx 30-60 days in most states (one lockdown only, spring 2020). Eight states never locked down at all. No second or third lockdowns. |