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From the Explanatory Memorandum accompanying the Bill:So Reparative therapy and Ex-gay ministries etc. are not banned under this bill, just the coercive therapies such as aversion therapy? Could those ministries and therapists be subject to any form of investigation?
Subclause (3) sets out some examples of a change or suppression practice, which includes providing a psychiatry or psychotherapy consultation, treatment or therapy or any other similar consultation, treatment or therapy and religious practices such as prayer based practice, a deliverance practice or exorcisms. Another example provided is giving a person a referral for the purposes of a change or suppression practice to be directed against them. These examples are illustrative only and do not narrow the definition in subclause (1) which is intended to capture a broad range of conduct, including, informal practices, such as conversations with a community leader that encourage change or suppression of sexual orientation or gender identity, and more formal practices, such as behaviour change programs and residential camps.
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