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The unintended consequences of Victoria's conversion ban
Emma and Amber discuss Victoria's Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act, which is currently under review by the Victorian Law Reform Commission. AAWAA supports the ban on gay conversion practices — but the evidence suggests the Act is producing serious unintended consequences in its application to gender identity. Clinicians are stepping back from treating gender-distressed young people. Parents face uncertainty about conversations with their own children. And same-sex attracted young people may be being steered away from the careful clinical exploration they need. Emma…
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