Dr Julie Sladden
Australia
“True professionalism means standing up for what you believe is right, even when it’s not the easy path.”
Profession: Medical Doctor (Retired)
Position: Dr Julie Sladden is a fearless advocate for medical ethics, patient autonomy, and transparency in healthcare. Her unwavering commitment to informed consent and opposition to coercive medical practices highlight her dedication to protecting fundamental human rights in the face of immense pressure. She has publicly challenged vaccine mandates, and raised critical concerns about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.
Background
Dr Sladden is a highly accomplished medical professional with over 25 years of clinical experience across various disciplines in Australia and the UK. In 2021 she closed her practice in Launceston, Tasmania, after refusing COVID-19 vaccination due to her personal and ethical convictions. Since then, she has dedicated her career to writing, speaking, and advocating for the community on critical issues impacting health and well-being in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Actions & Outcomes
Dr Sladden’s principled stand against vaccine mandates has inspired many. She has written compelling op-eds for outlets such as The Spectator Australia, Brownstone and The Daily Declaration, highlighting ethical concerns in healthcare and the undue influence of pharmaceutical companies. As a founding member of Australians for Science and Freedom, she has played a pivotal role in advocating for evidence-based policies and ethical standards in public health. In her role as a Local Government Councillor for West Tamar in Tasmania, she continues to prioritise community health and transparency. In 2024, she was preselected as a Liberal candidate for the Tasmanian state election, bringing her advocacy to a broader political stage despite criticism from mainstream medical bodies.
Current Status
Dr Sladden is an elected Local Government Councillor and a preselected Liberal candidate for the Tasmanian state election. She remains a prominent voice for healthcare ethics and professionalism.
Why this Lighthouse?
Dr Sladden has chosen the Low Head Lighthouse in Tasmania as a symbol of her dedication to guiding others through turbulent times. Just as the lighthouse has stood resolutely for centuries, illuminating the rocky shores and providing safe passage to countless seafarers, Dr Sladden stands as a beacon of integrity and courage in the healthcare field. Her unwavering commitment to ethical principles and transparency mirrors the lighthouse’s steadfast light, offering hope and guidance to those navigating the complexities of modern medicine and public health.
Keep fighting Julie 4 what’s right please or we are all doomed sphere in Tasmania as we have the oldest & having the oldest i believe probably the sickest in the country. So with being the sickest the easiest to control that’s why the powers to beuse tassie as a testing ground b4 they implement it elsewhere as we are surrounded with water so an ideal dumping ground 4 experimental things they can control it if it goes pear shaped. So please keep your relentless integrity going