Hi Supporters!

SOGICE Survivors and Ending Conversion Practices WA have teamed with Amnesty International Australia for a letter writing campaign that has already seen hundreds of emails sent to government representatives in South Australia and Western Australia calling for these governments to emulate Victoria's world-leading legislation.

The campaign, which you can find here, provides supporters with an easy way to send a letter to decision-makers in less than a minute. The pre-filled letter details the reasons why the Victorian legislation is so effective, as well as addressing potential concerns from conservative voices regarding trans protections in the legislation.

"Prior to the passing of laws in Victoria, Queensland, and the ACT, opponents claimed that conversion legislation would seriously jeopardise health professionals’ ability to exercise professional judgement, particularly when working with trans young people. However, the Victorian law provides generous and carefully considered exemptions for health practitioners to use their professional judgement within the bounds of existing codes of ethics and regulations. The role of the legislation is therefore to prevent people with undeclared agendas from harming and creating barriers for trans people."

If you can spare the time, please have a look at the letter and consider sending it!

Thanks

Chris