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Can schools exclude children who have not been vaccinated against infectious diseases?

April 26, 2017children EXCLUDE Infectious Diseases schools vaccinated

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Can schools exclude children who have not been vaccinated against infectious diseases?

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Yes. The exception in the DDA for measures “reasonably necessary to protect public health” has been held by the Commission to apply in this situation. See the decision in Beattie v Maroochy Shire Council.