SHIRE of Mundaring has turned to the state government for a response to residents who tabled motions regarding what they say are adverse effects caused by Covid-19 vaccines at the February annual elector’s meeting.

The first motion asked the shire chief executive Jason Whiteaker to write to state ministers, the second asked Mr Whiteaker to request a Royal Commission into Covid-19 and the third motion asked Mr Whiteaker to write to federal ministers.

Mundaring residents Beth Bonfiglio and Mary Harkness referred to the Town of Port Hedland’s October 2024 motion which called for an immediate suspension of mRNA Covid-19 vaccines.

Echo News asked the Shire of Mundaring what its plans are moving forward, what its response is to the unverified DNA contamination study from Dr David Speicher, and what was involved in the correspondence with the Town of Port Hedland.

The shire responded, “(The shire) has formed the view that this is not an issue that is the responsibility of local government, and it is more appropriate for the state government to respond.”

However, when Echo News contacted the WA Department of Health for comment, it advised the Therapeutic Goods Administration is responsible for the assessment and approval of all Covid-19 vaccines prior to their use in Australia.

At its October special council meeting the town said it would write letters to the Prime Minister, all local governments and shires, the Department of Health, the WA Health Minister, the Commonwealth Health secretary, deputy Commonwealth Health secretary and the federal Health and Aged Care Minister.

The town confirmed the letters had been sent but it could not provide dates as to when each was sent.

The council also acknowledged the unverified report by Dr David Speicher.

Dr Speicher found DNA contamination levels up to 145 times higher than the Australian TGA limit of 10ng per dose.

Premier Roger Cook told the ABC the Port Hedland council had gone off the rails by spreading the unverified claim.

At the March council meeting Andrew Johnson supported the motions.

He said his wife Louise Johnson had suffered adverse effects since taking the Moderna booster.

“After vaccination, she began experiencing dizziness, facial droops and debilitating balance issues,” Mr Johnson said.

Mr Johnson called on the council to bring this issue to the attention of state and federal governments.

“We need action,” he said.

“Whether that’s improved healthcare support, further research into adverse effects or greater transparency in reporting vaccine injuries.”

The Therapeutic Goods Administration  has been contacted for comment.