HIV and the law
What the law says in regard to transmission of HIV
From the Oct-Nov 2011 issue of Talkabout
If you go electronic, will your health records stay private? Solicitor Brady from the HIV/AIDS Legal Centre outlines his concerns.
Tags: HIV and the law, Living with HIV
From the Aug-Sep 2011 issue of Talkabout
Earlier this year, Positive Life NSW commissioned specialist superannuation research and consultancy firm Chant West to prepare a report on how superannuation funds treat people with HIV who are seeking death and disablement insurance. Susan Ardill outlines the findings.
Tags: HIV and the law, Superannuation insurance
From the Dec-Jan 2009 issue of Talkabout
Douglas Barry reports on the implications of a recent report on human rights in Australia and why we should take an interest in its findings.
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From the Apr-May 2009 issue of Talkabout
For obvious reasons, Insurance is an important issue for people with HIV. Insurance provides a person with protection and correspondingly, peace of mind. Indraveer Chatterjee on the Duty of Disclosure in Insurance Law.
Tags: HIV and the law
From the Oct-Nov 2008 issue of Talkabout
Kane Matthews on how criminalisation of people with HIV is counterproductive.
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From the Jun-Jul 2008 issue of Talkabout
The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) has brought out a new booklet, Disclosing your HIV status: A guide to some of the legal issues.
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From the Oct-Nov 2007 issue of Talkabout
Changes have recently been made to the NSW Crimes Act, which relate to the intentional or reckless transmission of HIV.
Tags: Disclosure, HIV and the law