Policy and Advocacy

Hepatitis Australia provides national leadership and advocacy for action on hepatitis B and C.

We seek to ensure elimination of hepatitis B and hepatitis C by 2030 become Australia’s next major preventive and public health success.

Our policy and advocacy work improves national policies, data collection and access, and funding distribution.

Hepatitis Australia values the expertise of people affected by hepatitis B and C in all our work.

National and International Representation

Hepatitis Australia represents the interests of our members and communities in a variety of high level forums. Read more

Here you can view and download submissions that have been lodged by Hepatitis Australia. Read more

Hepatitis Australia's current policy priorities support the elimination of hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Australia Read more

Australia's Biggest Quiz

Australia’s Biggest Quiz will take place on Wednesday 26 October, in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record, while raising awareness of hepatitis C and its cure.
Spitting is gross, but it doesn’t spread hepatitis B or C

Dr Alice Lam explains how incorrect reporting on the transmission of hepatitis B and hepatitis C can increase stigma and discrimination, and worsen health outcomes.
Joint Statement: Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are not transmitted through saliva

Recent news articles published in Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory have incorrectly suggested that hepatitis C and hepatitis B can be transmitted through saliva. Hepatitis Australia and ASHM issue this public statement in response.
Constitution

Hepatitis Australia's constitution is the organisation's foundational guiding document.