Life insurers soon won’t be able to discriminate against you based on your genes People could take a genetic test to gauge their future risk of disease without worrying their life insurers would penalise them.

Great article by @drjanetiller.bsky.social the Aus insurance sector is already feeding their members' data to AI to support claims processing, let's hope our gov can keep DNA out of them theconversation.com/life-insurer...

I was recently interviewed by AHJ about the role of genomics in public health, the opportunities for prevention, and the urgent need to legislate protections against discriminatoin by life insurers.

Watch Insight: DNA Doesn't Lie Finding the truth hidden in our DNA can be life changing, but is it always worth knowing? Insight speaks with those who've made discoveries hidden in their genes, unpacks what DNA testing has meant fo...

This week's SBS Insight episode now available to watch on catch up!

It's an excellent episode, full of interesting stories, woven together beautifully.

DNA Screen, genetic testing for disease prevention and genetic discrimination all get a mention - tune in! 🧬💜

www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/new...

DNA Screen Participant Stories Videos and photos from DNA Screen participant event

Watch and share this short, impactful video about the power of genomics for prevention, told by those who have had testing. 💜

dnascreen.monash.edu/participant-...

A piece by James Dowling in the Australian about the government's delays to introducing legislation to ban genetic discrimination in life insurance, in line with Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones' commitment in September.

Online story here: www.theaustralian.com.au/health/labor...

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Wonderful evening at the Research Australia Health & Medical Research Awards, where I was honoured to receive the Advocacy Award.

I highlighted the Gov's recent announcement by about the genetic discrimination ban, & that we still need legislation drafted and introduced to achieve this outcome! 🧬💜

Last week's motion in Parliament highlighted the success of DNA Screen for adult disease prevention & the announced ban on genetic discrimination in life insurance (still to be legislated).

Watch here: www.aph.gov.au/News_and_Eve...

Rather read Hansard? Text is here: www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...