Liberal Party selects doctor with ‘dangerous anti-vax views’ as candidate for looming election

Dr Julie Sladden is running as a Liberal candidate in the upcoming state election.
Dr Julie Sladden. Photo: Facebook.

Liberal Party bosses have defended their decision to select a doctor accused of “misleading and dangerous” COVID-19 anti-vaccination views as a candidate for the Tasmanian state election.

Dr Julie Sladden, who refused COVID-19 vaccinations during the pandemic claiming they were unnecessary, potentially harmful and did not prevent transmission, was among 35 Liberal candidates announced on Tuesday.