Australia approves first vaccine; rollout to begin within weeks Mon, 25 Jan 2021, 4:00PM Australia has approved the Pfizer vaccine and will start the rollout from late February. Photo / AP Australia approves first vaccine; rollout to begin within weeks Mon, 25 Jan 2021, 4:00PM Australia has approved the nation's first Covid-19 vaccine, allowing the first jabs to be rolled out within weeks, beginning with frontline hotel quarantine workers. News.com.au has confirmed that the independent Therapeutic Goods Administration has ticked off on the Pfizer jab, announcing the decision on Monday morning. With the approval, the Covid-19 vaccination will be available to teenagers over the age of 16 and adults, with the first Australians to be vaccinated from late next month.