Opposition politicians in South Australia are aiming to bring in a bill “as soon as possible” to ban the discredited practice of ‘conversion therapy’ in the state of South Australia. ‘Conversion therapy’ has already been banned in the Australian state of Victoria, and other bills are being debated in the Queensland and Australian Capital Territory states.
The practice – which has been discredited by the NHS and the World Psychiatric Association – refers to any attempt at changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity and often involves techniques like electroshock therapy or prayer.
Speaking to InDaily, Shadow Human Services Minister, Nat Cook, confirmed she was drafting legislation. Her proposed bill would amend the Criminal Law