Editor's note

Vaccination campaigns typically focus on babies, with programs like No Jab No Pay attracting intense scrutiny. But new research from Raina MacIntyre shows nine of every ten unvaccinated Australians are adults. By ignoring these 3.8 million people, we risk disease epidemics, especially among vulnerable populations such as the elderly, the very young and those hospitalised for other conditions.

Also today, we wrap up our Charities in Australia series by questioning the assumption that Australia has ‘too many charities’. Rather, write David Gilchrist and Penny Knight, we should be asking whether the sector is fit for purpose.

Sarah Keenihan

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