OK, this seems to be a violation of Human Rights under The Disability Discrimination Act of 1992 which makes "disability discrimination unlawful and aims to promote equal opportunity and access for people with disabilities."
It may also fall under the Sex Discrimination/Equality Act of 1984 which states that between men and women is a principle that lies at the heart of a fair and productive society. It is also the key goal of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, which aims to eliminate discrimination and sexual harassment and promote greater equality in all aspects of the Australian community. Thats the same piece of legislation that makes discriminating against pregnant women illegal.
I cannot believe this has actually happened. If I was in Vic I would be contacting the Human Rights Commission. This cannot be allowed to continue. Procreation is a BASIC HUMAN RIGHT and there is NO WAY IN HELL that there should be criminal record checks done on people that are seeking medical help. I am so angry about this I could scream! Sorry about all the CAPS ladies but this entire situation is CRAZY.
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