Tag: law reform
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Conversion Practices in the Jewish Community: Community Forum
I recently spoke at a community forum run by Jewish Care, exploring LGBTQA+ conversion practices within the Jewish community. The forum highlighted the different ways these harms appear in close-knit cultural and religious settings, and the questions communities are asking as the law evolves. More here
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Community Briefing on Conversion Bill: University of Divinity
Last week I took part in a community briefing about Victoria’s conversion practices bill, hosted by: The session brought together survivors, community leaders and practitioners to unpack what the legislation meant in practice and what gaps still needed attention.
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ABC Melbourne: Conversion Practices
Yesterday I spoke with Raf Epstein on ABC Radio Melbourne about the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill. We talked about how lived experience has shaped the Bill and some of the religious freedom concerns being raised. Listen here https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/melbourne-drive/patrick-mcivor-gay-conversion-therapy-bill/12975670
Patrick McIvor 