Biggest barrier to the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in Australia

31 Aug 2021

Q. Which of the following do you think is currently the biggest barrier to the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in Australia?

	Total	Gender		Age Group			Federal Voting Intention
	Total	Male	Female	18-34	35-54	55+	Labor	TOTAL: Coalition	Greens	TOTAL: Other
Unwillingness among people who are eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine to get vaccinated	48%	50%	47%	43%	44%	57%	41%	60%	30%	52%
A shortage of supply of Covid-19 vaccines for people who are eligible and willing to get vaccinated	52%	50%	53%	57%	56%	43%	59%	40%	70%	48%
Base (n)	1,100	539	561	341	374	385	388	405	90	119

The general population is split on the biggest barrier to the national Covid-19 vaccine rollout; Just over half (52%) think the biggest barrier is a shortage of supply of Covid-19 vaccines for people who are eligible and willing to get vaccinated, while just under half (48%) think it’s an unwillingness among people who are eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine to get vaccinated.
Those aged over 55 are more likely than younger cohorts to think the biggest barrier is related to an unwillingness to get vaccinated among those who can (57% to 44% of those aged 35-54, and 43% of those aged 18-34).
Coalition voters are also more likely than other voters to think unwillingness is the main issue (60% to 41% Labor voters, 30% Greens voters and 52% minor/independent party voters).
There is no difference in views across states.

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