The document discusses the development of new national HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infection strategies in Australia. It notes that the Rudd government has engaged more on these issues compared to the previous government. New strategies will be developed by mid-2009 to replace existing ones. They will focus on HIV, hepatitis B, C and sexually transmitted infections. The strategies face some challenges related to health reforms, budgets, indigenous health issues, and tensions with the government department.

1. The Big Picture ‘Leadership & partnership restored?’ Don Baxter Executive Director Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations May 09 AFAO Workshops and General Meeting 8 May 2009

15. State Territory Strategies ORGANISATION DOCUMENT TITLE PERIOD Queensland Health Queensland HIV, Hepatitis C and Sexually Transmissible Strategy 2005-2011 Department of Health WA Western Australian HIV/AIDS Action Plan 2006-2008 2006-2008 Victorian Department of Human Services Victorian HIV/AIDS Strategy 2002-2004 and Addendum 2005-2009 2002-2004 (VIC HIV/AIDS strategy) NSW Department of Health NSW HIV/AIDS Strategy 2006-2009 Department of Health and Human Services Tasmania Tasmanian Sexually Transmissible Infections and Blood Borne Viruses Action Plan (2007-2008) 2007-2008 ACT Government HIV/AIDS Hepatitis C Sexually Transmissible Infections - A Strategic Framework for the ACT 2007-2012 2007-2012 Government of SA/ Department of Human Services Meeting The Challenge: Forth SA HIV Strategy 2002-2005 2002-2005 NT Health