One of Australia's top doctors has said it's "very realistic" that everyone who wants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 could have both their jabs by the end of the year.
AMA President Dr Omar Khorshid also told Weekend Today when Aussies would finally know the magic number of vaccinations required to hit the country's target.
Dr Khorshid's hopes come after Prime Minister Scott Morrison yesterday detailed Australia's four-step plan out of the COVID pandemic.
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"The great thing about this plan is, firstly, we've got politicians together - coming together with a plan that sets out Australia's future and shows us a path out of the pandemic," Dr Khorshid said.
"They need to base it on science like they have throughout the whole pandemic."
The science perspective will also include specific modelling that will determine "the magic number" of vaccinations required before life can get back to some degree of ordinary.
"They're going to do some modelling and come up with an actual answer rather than everyone having their opinion - is it 60 per cent or 70 or 80 per cent," Dr Khorshid said.
Dr Khorshid also addressed concerns about Australia's lack of vaccination supply but remained optimistic with AstraZeneca's doses being produced locally and increasing Pfizer being delivered.
"We've certainly got a big job to do to get all our over 60s and everyone who has had their AstraZeneca vaccine with their second dose," Dr Khorshid said.
"It is very realistic to have everyone who wants to be fully vaccinated by the end of the year."
