John P. de New Kushneel Prakash Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne Labor this week suggested a A$300 cash payment for people fully vaccinated by December. Meanwhile, “Operation COVID Shield“, the newly published national COVID vaccine campaign plan, includes support for “freedom incentives” put forward by the Coalition. Let’s take a look at how effective the evidence suggests these measures might be in getting more Australians vaccinated. Vaccine hesitancy Vaccination is a key weapon in our armoury as we navigate the pandemic. We know it’s very effective in protecting people from illness and death, and also reduces transmission of COVID-19.