10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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Australia's COVID-19 vaccine program faces another blow as manufacturer Novavax declares delays and a supply chain shortage

COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Novavax says supply chain issues have delayed its plans to produce 150 million doses per month. The US-based firm now expects production to ramp up "by Q3", a spokesperson said.

'They threw me under the bus': Christine Holgate claims she was bullied out of Australia Post as she was battling 'secret' job cuts

The former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate has testified in front of a review into her dismissal, detailing how she was "bullied" and "humiliated" out of her job.

Unions are praising Menulog's full employment trial for Sydney riders, saying it is an important move against the 'deadly pressures of exploitative business'

Unions have congratulated food delivery platform Menulog after it announced it will consider its contracted riders as full employees in a Sydney trial.

Australia won't buy the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, according to reports, but Moderna discussions 'remain on the table'

Australia is not pursuing a deal for COVID-19 vaccines from supplier Johnson & Johnson, despite changes to the nation's AstraZeneca rollout. A spokesperson for Health Minister Greg Hunt said Australia's requirements for an adenovirus vaccine were already met by AstraZeneca, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.

Doctors say fears of blood clots from J&J's shot are overdone and could delay the push to end the pandemic

Data suggests J&J's and AstraZeneca's COVID shots could carry a very rare risk of serious blood-clot problems.

Spotify quietly removed over 40 episodes of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, report says

Over 40 episodes of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast have been removed by Spotify since the platform purchased the hugely popular show.

Some Australian fashion companies stopped paying overseas factories during the pandemic. But does the industry actually want to fix supply chain problems?

An extensive list of Australian brands cancelled, delayed and undercut pricing on orders made to manufacturers in garment factories in Bangladesh, according to an SBS investigation.

Why 99% of CFOs say real-time data could be the key to weathering a COVID-influenced recession

Despite over a year's worth of economic uncertainty, a recent study found that 7% of organisations have nearly doubled the efficiency and tripled their profit margins, as opposed to 93% of businesses that have remained comparitively stagnant.

An influencer stock market will allow you to buy crypto coins tied to the reputation of icons like Elon Musk, Chamath Palihapitiya, and Justin Bieber

Elon Musk's creator coin on the influencer stock market BitClout sells for over $70,000, more than a brand new Tesla Model S.

35% of businesses plan to spend more on the customer experience this year

The business world is still rattled by COVID-19 and the restrictions it has brought with it. All over the world, companies have had to adapt or fade away as people are urged to stay home or otherwise change their working habits.

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