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Australian Health Minister Roxon taking heat over 'anti-gay' health ambassadors

NICOLA Roxon has been embarrassed by the revelation that two men she appointed as health ambassadors put their names to a publication saying homosexuality is a mental disorder and gay people are more likely to take drugs and molest children.

The Health Minister, who is under pressure to dump them, said last night she found the document "unacceptable and repugnant".

"My office is currently in discussions with both men to determine what role they played, and whether the views expressed are their own," Ms Roxon said. "I regard this as a serious matter and will consider closely the responses I receive."

Full Story: TheAge.com.au

Published on: December 22, 2008

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