In my layman's ability if I was going to describe Covid-19 it would be a deadly pandemic that does not kill children. I am sure there is some sci-fi storyline like that somewhere out there but anyway. The US has a House Subcommittee on the Federal response to Covid-19(video below). Several professional doctors are talking about alleged mishandling and misinformation. If you don't like the vaccine you will probably feel some justification in a number of statements. For trying to maintain my center of balance as it were. I am not sure how much Australia relied on US data for their response. I am going to link to what I believe is current and/or official information.
Interpreting data may require clinical, technical, and professional knowledge. Please seek professional advice for any COVID-19-related matters.
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
We are Australia's government authority responsible for evaluating, assessing and monitoring products that are defined as therapeutic goods.
COVID-19 vaccine safety reports
The TGA closely monitors reports of possible side effects to the COVID-19 vaccines. Our regular safety report gives an update on the number of side effects reported.
https://www.tga.gov.au/news/covid-19-vaccine-safety-reports
Report a problem or side effect (In Australia, please check your own country)
Reporting adverse events (side effects to medicines and problems with medical devices) helps make medicines and medical devices safer for everyone.
https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/reporting-problems
Coronavirus (COVID-19) case numbers and statistics
This page provides updates on national COVID-19 weekly current trends.
https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/case-numbers-and-statistics
Useful links as provided by the TGA
Useful links
COVID-19 vaccines: Frequently asked questions - 17 February 2023 - external site
COVID vaccines - is it true? - 8 February 2023 - external site
Clinical recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines in Australia - 21 February 2023 - external site
Latest advice on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant and breastfeeding women - external site
Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 vaccines hub - external site
COVID vaccine information in your language - external site
Database of Adverse Event Notifications (DAEN)
AusVaxSafety - a national survey on COVID-19 vaccine safety
Get boostered! No room for COVID complacency as winter wave threatens
The AMA is encouraging people to check their eligibility and get a COVID-19 booster to protect themselves for the onset of winter and future waves of COVID-19. Vaccines reduce transmission, reduce the severity of illness and there is emerging evidence that vaccination reducs the chance you will develop long covid.
https://www.ama.com.au/media/get-boostered-no-room-covid-complacency-winter-wave-threatens
If you don't like the vaccine you will probably feel some justification in a number of statements.
1 Mar 2023 Live House Subcommittee on Coronavirus Pandemic Roundtable on Federal Response to COVID-19 - NTD