An inquiry examining Australia’s response to Covid-19 will focus on the vaccine rollout, support payments and international border closures but the actions of the states and territories are largely being excluded.

Former Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth told Rusty Collett on 6PR’s Perth Live the federal inquiry will not be able to compel persons to provide evidence.

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