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In forceObjects of Act
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6 Objects of Act
The objects of this Act are—
(a)
to affirm that—
(i)
all people have characteristics of sexuality and gender identity; and
(ii)
no combination of those characteristics constitutes a disorder, disease, illness, deficiency, disability or shortcoming; and
(b)
to recognise and prevent the harm caused by sexuality and gender identity conversion practices.
Note
A person may make a complaint to the human rights commission about sexuality and gender identity conversion practices (see Human Rights Commission Act 2005, s 43 and div 4.2D).
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