>But theyre mandating the vax, does this make sense?
No.
Looks like pressure is being put on GPs to recommend the vax and not to give medical exemptions. This will weaken an individual's case for refusing the vax and cuts out those MDs who will give exemptions. Word of mouth will increase their patient load.
AFAIK, when you get the vax at an official site you have a short session with a doctor who informs you of the risks. If you refuse the vaccine at that point because you don't accept the risk, but are still mandated to get it under threat of penalties, that should have legal repercussions, I'd think.
I'm guessing OZ gov is trying to bullshit vax acceptance by strongarming MDs while claiming there is MD consensus. pic related