Current Version
| Region | Western Australia |
| Issue | Conversion therapy |
| Status | Not banned |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The Western Australian government previously promised to ban conversion therapy but has not done so. |
| Sources | https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/McGowan-Labor-Government/Government-to-ban-LGBTIQA%2B-conversion-practices-in-WA-20221201 https://www.amnesty.org.au/act-now/its-time-to-ban-conversion-practices-in-sa-and-wa/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-17/conversion-therapy-still-legal-in-wa-lgbtqia-community-concerned/103472100 |
Revision History (2)
edited by jadeywadey. improved sources and desc
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| Description | There is no legal ban in place. According to ILGA, in December 2022, the Western Australian premier made commitments to ban conversion therapy aimed to change or suppress an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill has yet to be drafted as of January 2023. | The Western Australian government previously promised to ban conversion therapy but has not done so. |
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| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/australia-lgbti | https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/McGowan-Labor-Government/Government-to-ban-LGBTIQA%2B-conversion-practices-in-WA-20221201 https://www.amnesty.org.au/act-now/its-time-to-ban-conversion-practices-in-sa-and-wa/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-17/conversion-therapy-still-legal-in-wa-lgbtqia-community-concerned/103472100 |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Not banned |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | There is no legal ban in place. According to ILGA, in December 2022, the Western Australian premier made commitments to ban conversion therapy aimed to change or suppress an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill has yet to be drafted as of January 2023. |
| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/australia-lgbti |