The Conversion Practices Bill was passed through the Lower House yesterday and will be brought to the Upper House in a fortnight.
SARAA would like to thank the survivors and allies that turned up yesterday to show support. A particularly huge thank you to Jace and Megan that shared their deeply personal stories and the impacts that were read out during the reading and again today at a Parliamentary briefing.
Thank you to the Attorney General Kyam Maher MLC and others for his work on this legislation and sitting with us in the Gallery yesterday.
Thanks to the Deputy Premier, The Hon Susan Close for an emotional heartfelt introduction to the bill, followed by supportive meaningful words from Katrine Hildyard MP, Lucy Hood MP, and Nat Cook MP. Thank you to all the MP’s who supported the bill including Labor MPs and Liberal MP’s @Hon David Pisoni MP and Jack Batty MP – Member for Bragg. Thanks to Tammy Franks Greens MLC office that organised a last minute briefing to parliamentarians today to discuss the legislation, the gaps and it’s implications. Lastly thanks to all the people and organisations that have supported this journey so far.
This bill is not perfect and we are still having conversations with people but it is a HUGE step to acknowledge! Sending love and healing vibes to our community. If you need supports please call QLife on 1800 184 527 between 3pm and midnight.
The full transcript of the passing of the legislation can be read using the transcript picture in the right hand column.
