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Queensland, Australia now allows self-identification on legal documents
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In a significant step forward for trans and gender-diverse rights, the Queensland state parliament has approved a law change that eliminates the requirement for surgery in order to update gender markers on birth certificates and other official documents. The decision, which was announced on Wednesday (14 June), marks a major victory for the LGBTQ+ community in Queensland and aligns the state with a growing global trend toward self-identification.
Under the new legislation, individuals aged 16 and above will be able to legally self-identify their gender on their birth certificate without the need for sexual reassignment surgery. However, to ensure the integrity of the process, applicants must provide a supporting statement from an adult they have known for at least one year. This requirement aims to validate the individual’s gender identity while preventing any potential misuse of the system.
The attorney-general of Queensland, Yvette D’Ath, emphasized that these changes do not pose a threat to anyone else’s rights or safety. Instead, the revised legislation serves as a crucial step towards ensuring the rights and protection of trans and gender-diverse individuals across the state.
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