Category Archives: Health Care Complaints Commission

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

Posted on March 14, 2013 by reasonable hank

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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Health Care Complaints Act to be fixed for the better?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by reasonable hank

In encouraging news, Medical Observer has just published an article (log-in required, sorry), outlining proposed changes to the New South Wales Health Care Complaints Act, as advised by the recent Parliamentary Committee on the HCCC. From the article: A NSW … Continue reading →

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Dear Health Minister Skinner

Posted on August 19, 2012 by reasonable hank

PhD student Judy Wilyman wrote another letter. And, Dale dug a hole. Everybody’s kicked a goal. To the NSW Minister for Health Dear Health Minister Skinner, Re: ‘Doctor’s unite to smash the anti-vaccine group’ Sunday Telegraph 22.7.12 I would like … Continue reading →

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Warning to the community regarding anti-vaccination seminars

Posted on July 24, 2012 by reasonable hank

Please feel free to download or print this free flyer. The Australian Vaccination Network has requested its members and followers disseminate flyers into pre-schools, child-care centres, health food stores, and health practices. These businesses and providers need to be forewarned, … Continue reading →

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Meryl Dorey misinforming Brisbane on 4BC: “a poor choice of talent”

Posted on January 26, 2012 by reasonable hank

On January 18 2012, Meryl Dorey appeared on the Gary Hardgrave Drive Program on Brisbane radio station 4BC. Dorey was invited on to the program by an unwitting producer who wasn’t aware of the list of indiscretions of Meryl Dorey … Continue reading →

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Vaccination Saves Lives in Plane Sight: a press release

Posted on December 29, 2011 by reasonable hank

The following is a press release from the citizens who comprise Stop the Australian Vaccination Network: Vaccination advocates urge Woodfordians, “Look to the heavens for inspiration during Dorey speech” Following two weeks of intense public pressure, the Woodford Folk Festival … Continue reading →

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Demonstrable Liars and Constructive Public Vaccination Debate

Posted on December 18, 2011 by reasonable hank

During the week I posed the question: what constructive role does a demonstrable liar play in the public debate of vaccine safety and effectiveness? I was given an answer which was mostly reasonable, citing that the worthiness of ideas, when … Continue reading →

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Hey Woodford Folk Festival, I fixed that thing for you

Posted on December 12, 2011 by reasonable hank

As we are already aware, Woodford Folk Festival is providing a platform for Meryl Dorey to spread some of her well practised misinformation. I found the Meryl Dorey promotional page on the Festival site to be a little short on facts, … Continue reading →

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Woodford Folk Festival – posing a risk to public health and safety

Posted on December 9, 2011 by reasonable hank

Well, it’s that time of year again. Around New Year, every year, the Woodford Folk Festival swings into action. I’ll be frank; it’s not my cup of tea. The smell of pot makes my intestines rage against me, and drum … Continue reading →

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