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Advocates welcome birth certificate law reform in Queensland

Advocates welcome birth certificate law reform in Queensland

Queensland’s Palaszczuk Labor Government has moved a step closer to removing barriers for trans and gender diverse Australians seeking to have their gender legally affirmed. Queensland Attorney General Shannon Fentiman (pictured) introduced a Bill to state parliament earlier today, which would allow Queenslanders to update with birth certificate without the need for medical intervention. Attorney-General and […]

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Queensland to allow adoption for same sex couples

Queensland to allow adoption for same sex couples

The Queensland government has announced it will remove discriminatory laws that stop gay and lesbian couples from adopting children. Communities Minister Shannon Fentiman made the announcement today following a wide-ranging review of the state’s Adoption Act. “I am proud we are removing one of the last discriminatory barriers that prevents LGBTI Queenslanders from being able […]

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