In September 2026 the Australian Parliament announced a new Senate Inquiry into Australian blood and blood products infected with bloodborne viruses (hepatitis B, hepatitis C/HCV and HIV) during the 1970s–1990s.
What does this mean for the bleeding disorders community? How will the Inquiry process work and what can you do to have your voice heard?
In the Senate BBV Inquiry Hub we explain:
- What is the Senate BBV Inquiry
- How to participate
- Getting Support
You can also learn more about the history of bloodborne viruses in Australia and around the world, the outcomes of the 2004 Inquiry, and HFA’s Hepatitis C strategy.
We know this Inquiry may bring up a mix of strong emotions for many of our community members. If this situation affects you in any way, this is an important time to reach out for support, for example, talking to those close to you or other affected people with bleeding disorders and seeking professional help from:
- Your usual counsellor
- Your social worker/psychologist/counsellor at your Haemophilia Treatment Centre
- Your GP (who can also give a referral to counselling)
- Lifeline – phone 131114
For questions about your current hepatitis C or liver health, speak to your hepatitis specialist or your GP. If you think you may have been at risk for hepatitis C and would like to have testing, speak to your GP or contact HepLink (national telehealth service). If you have questions relating to HIV or HIV/HCV coinfection, speak to your HIV or coinfection treating team.
