Victoria’s Ban on Conversion Practices Goes ‘Well and Truly Beyond’ Proposed Bill

Victoria’s Ban on Conversion Practices Goes ‘Well and Truly Beyond’ Proposed Bill
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A proposed bill to ban conversion therapy practices in the Australian state of Victoria has raised concerns from religious leaders over the future of religious freedom in Australia.

Under the Change and Suppression (Conversion) Practices Bill 2020 (pdf)—introduced into the Victorian parliament on Nov. 25—“prayer” will be a criminal offence if its purpose is 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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