State governments have the power to legislate vaccine passports to protect their residents, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, noting that vaccinated individuals in future could be exempt from certain COVID restrictions. Discussion around passports or certification has made headlines in recent days, with major sporting bodies and hospitality venues looking at the option to ensure patrons can return in 2022. “The federal government can’t legislate that. We don’t have the powers to do that,” Prime Minister Morrison told 4BC radio, noting that health was managed by the state governments. “So, if venues want to do that, my advice is then they will need the backing of state public health orders to achieve that, to make those sorts of things mandatory. That’s my advice,” he added. “They’re issues that those venues and other things will have to work through with state governments. So, ultimately, that’ll be a decision for them.” …