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Ban on Sexual Activity for LGBT Blood Donors Lifted

Lifeblood’s submission to remove gender-specific sexual activity questions for whole blood and platelet donations has also been approved.
Ban on Sexual Activity for LGBT Blood Donors Lifted
A lab technician freeze packs of donated convalescent plasma for shipping to local hospitals at Inova Blood Services in Dulles, Va., on April 22, 2020. Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images
Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
6/18/2025|Updated: 6/18/2025
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From July 14, more Australians—including many from the LGBT community—will be able to donate plasma without a deferral period related to their sexual activity, according to a major policy update by the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.

The change removes a three-month waiting period for gay and bisexual men who have sex with men.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
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