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Latest
update: ACCC's deceitful and
misleading conduct
The
gradual erosion of our rights to grow, produce and consume medicinal
plants and products is getting out of control. Hiding behind the guise of
'protecting the consumer', bureaucrats across the globe are moving to
strengthen the grip of the sickness management industry. Is it coincidence
that alternative health consumers on three continents are facing the same
situation?
One would have thought that importation restrictions, labelling requirements, compliance legislation which
makes impossible demands of companies, and media campaigns to discredit anything not approved by experts would
guarantee the non-existence of any product of alleged dubious value.
However, public support of and demand for, alternative therapies and products is on the increase across the
globe despite the extra cost for the consumer, despite the lack of media support, and despite having millions of doctors rubbishing
non-mainstream medicine every time they are asked about it. The support for alternative therapies and natural health
products is on the increase because of the results experienced by consumers.
Thus, the campaign to kill the credibility of alternative therapies has failed. It would now seem that other 'tactics' are
being employed to remove public access to these products and services, including: restriction of product entry into
countries, the outright removal of products from shelves and warehouses, and threats of legal action against strategically
selected targets from within the natural health movement.
NOW! Magazine believes that one such strategic target is Jennie Burke and her company, Australian Biologics, against
whom the ACCC have recently issued a writ. We believe that the outcome of this case will have severe and widespread
ramifications for all manufacturers, distributors, retailers and practitioners involved in non-mainstream health products and
services, both in Australia and overseas. We have joined with other magazines in this niche to support this case.
Jennie
Burke, [Med Tech, M.D.(M.A.) Dip NSc, Dip M.H.], was convenor of three Australian International Congresses on
Cancer (1994, 1995, 1997). Doctors, medical specialists and professors from all over the planet came to present and hear of
the many successful alternatives to mainstream cancer treatment. Jennie, an internationally recognised expert in her field, is
regularly asked to give presentations at prestigious congresses in Europe, the USA and China. Jennie is on several
international advisory boards, including the International Cancer and Nutrition Society, and is a member of both the German
and Austrian Societies of Oncology, the Medical Science Network UK, Médecins Sans Frontières, and Physicians for Human
Rights. Australian Biologics is a diagnostic clinic, which primarily uses Live Blood Analysis via Darkfield Microscopy, as
well as Thermography.
Unlike the giant pharmaceutical companies who spend billions per year to lobby, buy influence and market their products,
the alternative health products/services industry is fragmented and uncoordinated both politically and legally. There is no
effective or recognised body for businesses or organisations to turn to in this situation. Individuals and companies faced with
this sort of scrutiny and legal challenge usually give in and comply to avoid court action beyond financial reach.
Jennie has decided to fight the action, but cannot do so without public support. If you are one of the many thousands of
people touched by the work of Jennie Burke, and/or Australian Biologics, now is the time to email or post personal
testimonials, plus any financial contribution you consider appropriate.
If you have ever wanted to do something to help ensure the future of non-mainstream health products, services and
therapies - now is the time. This is more than just another court case - this is THE court case we need to win.
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