[no bill text published] TAS Criminal Offence for Engaging in Conversion Practices

Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill 2026

Private Member's Bill

1st House

2nd House

Law

Introduced by: Rosalie Woodruff (GRN)

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Official page: progress through parliament

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

People cannot engage in conversion practices to change or suppress someone's sexual orientation or gender identity.
It is a crime to engage in a conversion practice that causes injury to another person.
It is a crime to take someone out of Tasmania to engage in a conversion practice that causes injury.
People face fines for advertising or promoting conversion practices.
The Commissioner can force people to provide documents; answer questions; or attend meetings during investigations.
People face fines or jail for obstructing or intimidating officials carrying out these laws.

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