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Region | Western Australia |
Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
Status | No censorship |
Start Date | Apr 17, 2002 |
End Date | (none) |
Description | Since the Lesbian and Gay Law Reform Act of 2002 repealed the Decriminalisation of Sodomy Act of 1989 which contained a section banning the promotion of homosexual activity, Western Australia has no laws censoring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. |
Sources | http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/wa/num_act/aaaglra20023o2002389.rtf |
Revision History (2)
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding more information including the repeal of a censorship law.
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Start Date | (unknown) | Apr 17, 2002 |
Description | 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 | Since the Lesbian and Gay Law Reform Act of 2002 repealed the Decriminalisation of Sodomy Act of 1989 which contained a section banning the promotion of homosexual activity, Western Australia has no laws censoring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. |
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Sources | http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/wa/num_act/aaaglra20023o2002389.rtf |