The Australian Olympic Team will be prioritised for vaccines as early as next week so they will be able to participate in the Tokyo games. Earlier, National Cabinet agreed to fast-track access for the 2,000-strong team and support crew.
Australian Olympic Committee chief executive, Matt Carroll described the decision as a great relief for the Olympians and their families, as Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck says it will be inevitable that COVID-19 will be spread at the games in July.