Posts tagged birth certificate

Gay conversion therapy will be banned in the Australian Capital Territory by the end of 2020 after the ACT government announced new plans to improve …

In the lead up to Victoria passing birth certificate reform last month, I attended a number of rallies with other members of the trans and …

“Just as it was well past time for marriage equality in 2017, so too is it well past time for appropriate primary identity documents for trans and gender diverse people in 2019.”

A similar bill was introduced in 2016, before being voted down in the upper house after facing opposition by the Coalition.

“I can’t see how one would get through such a process and come out of it with a poster that is at all inclusive.”

Current legislation requires trans and gender diverse people to have undergone costly and intensive sex reassignment surgery before being able to apply for a change on their certificate.

“Children born through overseas surrogacy deserve to have both their parents recognised in their birth certificate.”

“Following the events of last year, Israel was warned formally and repeatedly about the expectations of him … with regards to social media use, and he has failed to meet those obligations.”

“I can’t change what the word of God says.”

“Be supportive of organisations and networks who stand as activists, protective shields, and safe spaces for those who are vulnerable within the community.”