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:
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.
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.
07 Nov 2023
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the ongoing connection Aboriginal people have to this land and recognise Aboriginal people as the original custodians of this land.