It's caused tension and heated debate amongst state politicians, but the bill banning LGBTIQ+ conversion therapy has passed Victoria's Upper House, and will soon become law.
The Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020 (Vic) makes it a criminal offence for any person to actively attempt to change or suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
It follows similar reforms around gay conversion therapy in Queensland and the ACT.
It also gives power to Victoria's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to investigate and refer matters to police.
To be considered a change or suppression practice, conduct must meet three criteria:
