A lead agency in LGBT health and HIV policy development

ACON has developed numerous policy responses to key issues relating to our clients and communities. We continually provide policy advice to the ACON Board, other divisions within ACON, and external stakeholders such as the NSW and Commonwealth Governments, and other non-government organisations.

Recent policy positions

Male Circumcision and HIV Transmission

Our policy response to the effectiveness and appropriateness of male circumcision as a method of HIV prevention. This response was developed following the publication of clinical trial data from three African studies which demonstrated adult male circumcision to be effective in reducing the risk of HIV acquisition among men through heterosexual intercourse.

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Viral Load of PLWHA on Treatment and Potential to Transmit HIV

Our policy response to the statement made in February 2008 by the Swiss National AIDS Commission which concluded that HIV-positive people who are on effective anti-retroviral therapy, have an undetectable viral load, and who do not have an STI, are not at risk of transmitting HIV to their sexual partners.

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Offences relating to the Transmission of HIV in Criminal and Public Health Law

Our position on the role of criminal and public health law in relation to cases of intentional and reckless transmission.

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