Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has described allegations that the Commonwealth was requisitioning rapid antigen tests (RATs) as “categorically untrue,” saying the government “would never do that” and that the tests are being prioritised for vulnerable Australians. The prime minister’s comments come after suppliers Werko, Star Hygiene, and HiCraft accused the federal government of diverting RAT supplies upon their arrival in Australia, intercepting orders meant for retailers. So far no supplier has been able to provide evidence to backup their claims, with one supplier even retracting an earlier allegation after being investigated. Speaking at the National Cabinet press conference on Thursday, Morrison said the federal government, through the Department of Health, is reporting the “false claims” to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). He stressed that “at no time has the Department sought to place itself ahead of other commercial and retail entities.” “We deal with the suppliers directly …