Victorian Opposition Calls On Andrews Government to Pause Conversion Therapy Ban

Victorian Opposition Calls On Andrews Government to Pause Conversion Therapy Ban
Victorian Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien addresses the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Melbourne, August 24, 2020. Senior federal government MPs have been linked to branch-stacking allegations within the Victorian Liberal party. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING
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The Victorian Liberal Party has called on the Andrews Labor government to pause its controversial conversion therapy ban so that the Legislative Assembly can hear concerns from both the religious and medical communities.

Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien told 3AW’s Tom Eliot on Dec. 9 that though his party supports the ban in principle he remains concerned about elements of the bill—which outlaws any therapy that seeks to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Henry Jom
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Henry Jom is a reporter for The Epoch Times, Australia, covering a range of topics, including medicolegal, health, political, and business-related issues. He has a background in the rehabilitation sciences and is currently completing a postgraduate degree in law. Henry can be contacted at [email protected]
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