Equality Tasmania has called on the State Government to introduce its proposed conversion practices ban before State Parliament rises at the end of this week. The Government promised to unveil its legislation before the end of the year. Spokesperson, Rodney Croome, said, “Conversion practices cause deep harm and are being perpetrated right now in Tasmania. We […]
Category: Conversion practices
Assurance sought on conversion ban
Equality Tasmania wants an assurance from Premier Jeremy Rockliff and acting Attorney-General, Michael Ferguson, that a ban on conversion practices will still be introduced by the end of the year. The group’s call comes in the wake of the resignation from parliament of former Attorney-General, Elise Archer, who was working on conversion legislation. Equality Tasmania […]
ADVOCATES FEAR GOV’T BACKSLIDING ON CONVERSION BAN
Equality Tasmania fears the State Government is backsliding on its commitment to ban conversion practices. Today in Budget Estimates, Premier Jeremy Rockliff said he wants conversion legislation to protect rights such as “freedom of speech” and “prayer” adding that legislation will be introduced in this term of Government (which ends in June 2025). Equality Tasmania spokesperson, […]
CALL FOR TIMETABLE ON TASMANIAN CONVERSION BAN
Media Release Thursday May 11th 2023 Equality Tasmania has called on the State Government to commit to a timetable for introducing a ban on conversion practices. The call comes as the Premier Jeremy Rockliff recommitted to the reform in Parliament but did not provide a timeframe. Equality Tasmania President, Rodney Croome, said, “May 17th will […]