Entry #10404: Censorship of LGBT issues in Western Australia

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RegionWestern Australia
IssueCensorship of LGBT issues
StatusNo censorship
Start DateApr 17, 2002
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DescriptionSince the Lesbian and Gay Law Reform Act of 2002 repealed the Decriminalisation of Sodomy Act of 1989 which contained a section banning the promotion of homosexual activity, Western Australia has no laws censoring LGBTIQ+ topics.
Sourceshttp://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/wa/num_act/aaaglra20023o2002389.rtf


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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding more information including the repeal of a censorship law.

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Start Date(unknown)Apr 17, 2002
DescriptionIn Western Australia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.Since the Lesbian and Gay Law Reform Act of 2002 repealed the Decriminalisation of Sodomy Act of 1989 which contained a section banning the promotion of homosexual activity, Western Australia has no laws censoring LGBTIQ+ topics.
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In Western Australia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. Since the Lesbian and Gay Law Reform Act of 2002 repealed the Decriminalisation of Sodomy Act of 1989 which contained a section banning the promotion of homosexual activity, Western Australia has no laws censoring LGBTIQ+ topics.
Sourceshttp://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/wa/num_act/aaaglra20023o2002389.rtf

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StatusNo censorship
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionIn Western Australia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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