The Tasmanian Greens bill to ban conversion practices in the state has passed its third reading in the state’s Lower House of Parliament, to a round of applause.
The bill passed on the voices alone – meaning no formal division or vote was required.
“The passage of the bill means protections for LGBTIQA+ people from deliberate attempts to try and change someone’s sexual or gender identity is one step closer to being realised,” Greens Leader Rosalie Woodruff said.
“This is a result of years of campaigning from the LGBTIQA+ community.”
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The bill now goes to the state’s Legislative Council for debate.
