RECENT EVENTS

Criminal Transmission Guide Launch - June 2009

Criminal Transmission of HIV
A guide for legal practitioners in NSW

This guide provides an overview of the response of the criminal law to persons who intentionally infect others with HIV. Its focus is on the law in NSW, but it includes case studies from other States.
The launch of the guide in June 2009 was well attended, and we were delighted that Her Honour Justice Bell attended and gave a short introductory talk, followed by a keynote speech by David Buchanan SC.
Download speech by David Buchanan
Download Criminal Transmission Guide

Mardi Gras Parade - March 2009

HALC staff and volunteers joined the ACON float in support of this year's Mardi Gras parade.

Mardi Gras Fair Day - February 2009

Staff and volunteers worked on the HALC stall at the Mardi Gras Fair day this year. Information about the service HALC provides was distributed to attendees.

Disclosing your HIV status:
A guide to some of the legal issues

One of the most common questions received by HALC relates to the law surrounding disclosure of HIV status. This guide is a plain English guide to the law on disclosure as it applies in NSW.
The guide was launched in May 2008 by His Honour Justice Kirby.

The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG addressed this very issue at the launch of the booklet in May 2008..

"I [recently] participated in a symposium at the University of New South Wales. Gathered before a large audience were experts on the scientific, medical, social and legal aspects of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Download full speech >>