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| Region | Australia |
| Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
| Status | Banned (5-year deferral) |
| Start Date | Nov 16, 1984 |
| End Date | 2000 |
| Description | In 1984, Australia introduced a 5-year ban on blood donations from MSMs in response to three babies dying in Queensland after a donation from a gay man with HIV. |
| Sources | https://www.buzzfeed.com/robstott/heres-why-gay-men-cant-give-blood-in-australia?utm_term=.jeaxpOmPW#.uk3D89Nrv |
| Federal Law | Yes |
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| Status | Banned (5-year deferral) |
| Federal Law | Yes |
| Start Date | Nov 16, 1984 |
| End Date | 2000 |
| Description | In 1984, Australia introduced a 5-year ban on blood donations from MSMs in response to three babies dying in Queensland after a donation from a gay man with HIV. |
| Sources | https://www.buzzfeed.com/robstott/heres-why-gay-men-cant-give-blood-in-australia?utm_term=.jeaxpOmPW#.uk3D89Nrv |