Removal of 'gender identity' from the Conversion Practices Ban Act 2024
Petitioner:
Ms Rachael Wong
| Member:
Ruddick, John
| No. of Signatories:
2,593
| Date closed:
15/08/2024
| Status:
Presented 24/09/2024
To the President and Members of the Legislative Council, the petitioners of New South Wales state that by including ‘gender identity’ in its definition of ‘conversion practices’, the Conversion Practices Ban Act 2024 fails to recognise gender identity is synonymous with gender dysphoria, and ignores social phenomena behind the rapid increase in gender dysphoria, medical evidence against the ‘gender affirmation’ approach, and stories of detransitioners.
The petitioners request that the House remove 'gender identity' from the Conversion Practices Ban Act 2024 and support an independent public inquiry into gender affirming care for children and young people in light of the findings and evidence-based recommendations of the Cass Review.
