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Conversion Practices

In reply to the Hon. T.A. FRANKS ().7 February 2024).

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): I have been advised:

1. This is an election commitment which, like all other election commitments falls within the remit of the Premier's Delivery Unit.

2. The Premier has met with numerous stakeholders and interested persons about this topic.

3. The government is fundamentally opposed to the practice of conversion practices which tries to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity.

There are already several laws that protect LGBTIQA+ South Australians from conversion practices, in particular under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (South Australia) Act 2010, which regulates health professions, and the federal Competition and Consumer Act 2010, which prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct in trade or commerce.

In line with the government's commitment to ensure conversion practices do not occur in South Australia, the government is currently considering the models in place in various jurisdictions.

As committed to prior to the election, the government has also established an LGBTIQA+ Ministerial Advisory Committee, who provide important advice to the government about issues facing this community.

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