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ArticleJournal of bioethical inquiry2026

Use of HIV Phylogenetic Analysis in Public Health in Victoria, Australia: Regulatory Considerations.

Casey M Haining, Aaron Cogle, Richard Keane, George Taiaroa, Jane Brophy, Mihaela Ivan, Doris Chibo, Jane S Hocking, Deborah A Williamson, Sharon R Lewin and 1 more

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11 authors.

Casey M HainingCentre for Health Equity, School of Population and Global Health, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton VIC, Melbourne, 3053, Australia. casey.haining@unimelb.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9596-6654
Aaron CogleNational Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA), Suite G5 1 Erskineville Road, Newtown, NSW, 2042, Australia.
Richard KeaneLiving Positive Victoria, Coventry House, Ground Floor, 95 Coventry Street, Southbank, VIC, 3006, Australia.
George TaiaroaDepartment of Infectious Diseases, The University of Melbourne at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, 792 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia.
Jane BrophyCentre for Health Equity, School of Population and Global Health, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton VIC, Melbourne, 3053, Australia.
Mihaela IvanDepartment of Health, Victoria, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia.
Doris ChiboVictorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory, The Royal Melbourne Hospital at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, 792 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
Jane S HockingCentre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053, Australia.
Deborah A WilliamsonDepartment of Infectious Diseases, The University of Melbourne at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, 792 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia.
Sharon R LewinDepartment of Infectious Diseases, The University of Melbourne at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, 792 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia.
Louise KeoghCentre for Health Equity, School of Population and Global Health, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton VIC, Melbourne, 3053, Australia.

Funding

National Health and Medical Research Council GNT1198800
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) phylogenetic analysis has been introduced in a select number of jurisdictions globally for the purposes of HIV public health surveillance. Using this epidemiological tool in this way can enhance public health efforts aimed at managing HIV transmission. This application, however, presents many legal and ethical concerns that may counter such efforts, particularly in regulatory environments where HIV transmission can be subject to criminal prosecution. This article uses Victoria, Australia, as a case study and analyses the current regulatory frameworks relevant to HIV transmission and explores how these may influence the future implementation of phylogenetic analysis in this setting. The article concludes by offering a series of regulatory recommendations including considerations relevant to law and policy reform; procedures and practice; education and guidance; and community engagement and research.

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HIVHIV InfectionsPhylogenyPublic HealthHumansVictoriaCriminalizationHIVMolecular epidemiologyPhylogenetic analysisPublic healthRegulation

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PMID41701290
PMCPMC13646006

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