Australian State Bans LGBT Conversion Therapy

The law bans conversion that changes or suppresses the sexual orientation or gender identity of individuals.

Symbols indicating male and female are seen in Perth, Western Australia, on March 16, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times

The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has banned LGBT conversion therapy following a marathon overnight session of Parliament.

The Conversion Practices Ban Bill 2024 (pdf) officially bans attempts to change or suppress the sexual orientation or gender identity of an individual.