On 22 March 2024, the NSW Parliament passed a bill that bans LGBTQA conversion practices. The ban will come into force on 4 April 2025. Find out more.
HIV/AIDS vilification
What is HIV/AIDS vilification?
HIV/AIDS vilification is against the law. It is a public act that could incite hatred, serious contempt or severe ridicule towards people who have HIV or AIDS.
Public acts include:
- communications that can be seen or heard by the public (this includes print, radio, video or online)
- signs, flags or clothing that could be seen by the public
- distributing and sharing information to the public.
What can I do if I experience HIV/AIDS vilification?
If you feel you have been vilified, you can contact us to make a complaint.
If you are unsure if you have experienced HIV/AIDS vilification or need more information, you can contact our enquiry service.
Public acts that threaten or incite violence
Any public act that threatens or incites violence towards a person or group of persons on the basis of their race, religious belief or affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status or HIV/AIDS status is a criminal offence that should be referred to the police - external site .
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Last updated:
13 Mar 2025