Comments on: Victoria repeals section 19A to reduce HIV stigma in law

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 28 May 2015 06:08:21 +0000

Long Overdue!

By: David Vakalis

David Vakalis — Thu, 28 May 2015 05:34:45 +0000

Allow me to clarify on section 19A as this is to do with my research: Reckless and intentional transmission or exposure of HIV remains a crime in Victoria. As has been the case, and where most of the cases are prosecuted under by VicPol, there are the reckless conduct offences like reckless conduct endangering person, reckless conduct intentionally causing injury or death, ect.

By: Paul of Forbes NSW

Paul of Forbes NSW — Thu, 28 May 2015 05:11:46 +0000

Now that the HIV section 19A law has been repealed, lets move on to more pressing LGBTI matters! Victoria needs to move onto adoption reform, equal opportunity laws reform (by getting rid of every single religious exemption) and finally interstate/international relationship recognition of same-sex unions/marriages! These were all the VIC Labor Government election promises – and they must deliver and implement all these over the next 3 years!

By: Jonathon

Jonathon — Thu, 28 May 2015 04:56:20 +0000

Terrific and necessary reform. HIV is a public health issue and not a criminal justice issue, hopefully it reduces the stigma associated with people living with HIV. Makes me proud of my home state!