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Health
Callum Godde

Paid leave to boost Vic worker third doses

Victoria will encourage public sector workers to get their third COVID-19 vaccine jab by offering half a day's paid time off.

Treasurer Tim Pallas on Friday announced the extension of the arrangement, which was also used for first and second doses.

It means more than 300,000 teachers, paramedics, police officers, firefighters and other public sector workers across the state will be paid to get their booster shot.

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