Change Or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021

The Attorney-General must ensure that an independent review of the operation and effectiveness of this Act commences 2 years after the commencement of this Act and is completed within 6 months.

The Attorney-General must ensure that the review is conducted by a person who, in the opinion of the Attorney-General, possesses appropriate qualifications and expertise related to change or suppression practices.

The person conducting the review must consider the following—

whether the criminal offences contained in this Act are effective;

whether the civil response scheme is effective, including whether broader investigation and enforcement powers are required;

whether a redress scheme should be developed.

A person who undertakes the review must give the Attorney-General a written report of the review as soon as practicable after completing the review.

The Attorney-General must cause a copy of the review to be laid before each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after receiving the written report.