The New Equality Amendment LGBTQIA+ Act 2024 (NSW)
Thursday November 7, 2024

The New Equality Amendment LGBTQIA+ Act 2024 (NSW)

Thursday, November 07, 2024

In a landmark decision, New South Wales has passed the Equality Amendment Act 2024, a new law aiming to bolster the rights and protections of LGBTQIA+ individuals across the state. Announced in October and scheduled to take effect by January 1, 2025, this legislation aligns New South Wales with other Australian states in recognizing gender identity through self-identification and promoting equal rights for all sexual orientations. Stephen Page, a family and fertility lawyer, highlights the significance of these changes, noting the profound implications for LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusivity within Australia’s most populous state.

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