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Zac Crellin

Rapid test suppliers backtrack on claims of forced requisitions

Rapid antigen test suppliers have clarified that there's no evidence of forced government requisitions of shipments. Photo: Getty

Multiple rapid test suppliers have backed down on claims that the federal government had “seized”, “requisitioned” or even “stolen” shipments destined for local retailers and other businesses.

On Friday, Health Minister Greg Hunt called the claims a “scam” – a day after branding the suppliers liars.

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