Comments on: Human Rights Commission accepts resignation

By: Doug Pollard

Doug Pollard — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:46:31 +0000

The term of office of most members of the VEOHRC Board ends in September, meaning that Attorney General Robert Clark – like George, who he appointed, reportedly a ‘devout’ Roman Catholic – will be appointing SIX new or renewing Board members. What’s the nomination process? What’s the selection process? Will we the public have input into the process, or will Clark stuff the board with more ‘religious’ types whose views he shares?

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:25:59 +0000

I am livid that people are running up to the children of same-sex attracted people and yelling “My family is better than yours”. I have no other words for this but child abuse. The ravings “Your family is not the ideal one for society”, robs children of a fundamental right – the right to a safe environment. Peter Ryan and Robert Clark are running around with the menace of a Catholic Bishop covering up child abuse here- they have not dealt with the problem, just moved it on.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:20:26 +0000

It was important that Dr George resigned from the Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission but as Dave highlights he is still the Deputy Chief Psychiatrist in Victoria. Not only will he be a representative of the government and Victorians but he will also act at times as the Chief Psychiatrist in Victoria and represent that office. This is not acceptable without him distancing himself from his homophobic and disturbing comments submitted to the senate. It is unacceptable to have someone in such an important public office overseeing mental health services, policy and advice to government hold such views publicly.

By: Brenty

Brenty — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:32:13 +0000

I think it is time that Dr George went on another of his missionary trips! I suggest Iran!

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:38:09 +0000

Professor Kuruvilla George is speaking as the Deputy Chief Psychiatrist, representing Victoria, at the 13th International Health Conference on the 6th-8th of August at Surfers Paradise. I certainly do not want my taxes paying for someone I feel does not represent all the community, and puts his name to material the AMA has grave concerns over. I do not care what his view of marriage is, that is his, but I am concerned over the material he put his name on, and the great damage I think it has done to many people in the community.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:29:44 +0000

I am very disappointed to find that 7 news and 9 news websites have chosen not to report this story (or similar), yet they both published the original and misleading “Doctor’s against Same Sex Marriage” type story. A bit suss if you ask me, not to mention harmful to the cause.

By: Kat

Kat — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:04:57 +0000

Ms. Brown’s response should be lauded as the graceful, measured statement it is. She has conveyed her satisfaction and approval without stooping to personal attacks or emotional rhetoric, and stuck to facts and called people’s attention to the ideals at the heart of the controversy.

Aside from the obvious relief at this resignation, I do hope that Ms Brown is congratulated for her truly admirable position.