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NSW Parliament 135 – Meryl Dorey 0

The game’s almost up. Both Houses of the NSW Parliament are unanimous in their denunciation of Meryl Dorey and her deceptively named anti-vaccination organisation, the Australian Vaccination Network. This is Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts speaking in the Lower House, … Continue reading

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Judy Wilyman finally comes out from under the anti-vaccine rock

Look. I have a man-cold. For all you men out there, you know how much I am suffering at the moment. But, some things cannot pass. This morning I received a group email from Judy Wilyman, in which she has finally … Continue reading

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Queensland anti-vaccine science teacher to teach students about immunisation?

Overnight an anti-vaccinationist exploded on the Facebook page of NSW Greens MLC John Kaye. Mr Kaye has been strident in his opposition to the anti-vaccine movement, and the danger they pose to our children. And, it is wholly welcome that … Continue reading

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Meryl Dorey rallies the troops against Steve Hambleton: they deliver the goods

This quick post will mostly consist of screenshots. As is my want, I like to present anti-vaccinationists in the wild; just so the community can see what lurks behind their ethically challenged claims and beliefs. I keep getting told that … Continue reading

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The Chiropractors’ Association of Australia: the compulsion of anti-vaccinationism

Over the last couple of months attention has been brought upon chiropractors and their tendency towards anti-vaccination misinformation. In March, Amy Corderoy wrote this piece in the Sydney Morning Herald, showing that chiropractors were receiving this (on CAA letterhead) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training from … Continue reading

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AVN slammed in South Australian Parliament

I’m hoping this becomes a slammed-in-parliament series. Last week I wrote this post: Anti-vaccination network slammed in NSW Parliament. I have just found out that two of my favourite groups - anti-vaccinationists, and general conspiracy wingnuts – were served a cold dish of whoop-arse … Continue reading

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Anti-vaccination network slammed in NSW Parliament

As regular anti-vaccination watchers would be aware, due to the stunning work of Meryl Dorey and her anti-vaccination organisation, the Australian Vaccination Network, questionable health service providers of all stripes will be held to greater account by the NSW Health … Continue reading

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NSW mountebanks all thank Meryl Dorey for changes to the Health Care Complaints Act.

On Wednesday March 13 2013 NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner introduced the Health Legislation Amendment Bill, 2013 (page 60). This amendment to the Health Care Complaints Act effectively closes the loophole which was highlighted by Meryl Dorey and her anti-vaccination … Continue reading

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“I am anti-vaccine, but, the AVN is not”, says the AVN

Before Stop the Australian Vaccination Network got rolling, the anti-vaccination pressure group, the Australian Vaccination Network, had a motto: But, have no fear. You can still buy the t-shirt: So, it is always intriguing when senior members of the anti-vaccination … Continue reading

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Meryl’s missing press release

Meryl Dorey, of the anti-vaccination pressure group the Australian Vaccination Network, sent out two press releases yesterday. One was posted to Facebook (briefly, before it was deleted when someone asked the AVN a question) and Twitter. That press release has been … Continue reading

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