Maddison Connaughton

Maddison Connaughton, a reporter for ABC’s Background Briefing, dives into the overlooked struggles of individuals affected by Covid-19 vaccine injuries. She discusses harrowing personal stories, like a woman diagnosed with vaccine-induced pericarditis, and the tragic loss of another linked to vaccine complications. The conversation highlights the flaws in Australia's vaccine compensation scheme, which many found inadequate. This situation raises critical questions about public trust in government and how we address vaccine side effects moving forward.