Entry #13398: Intersex infant surgery in Victoria

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RegionVictoria
IssueIntersex infant surgery
StatusNot banned
Start Date(unknown)
End DateFeb 19, 2026
DescriptionUp until 19 February 2026, no territory or state besides the Australian Capital Territory has banned intersex infant surgery.
Sourceshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-08/act-bans-deferrable-irreversible-surgery-for-intersex-children/102453968


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edited by BlkPride. New law was passed

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End Date(none)Feb 19, 2026
DescriptionNo territory or state besides the Australian Capital Territory has banned intersex infant surgery.Up until 19 February 2026, no territory or state besides the Australian Capital Territory has banned intersex infant surgery.
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No territory or state besides the Australian Capital Territory has banned intersex infant surgery. Up until 19 February 2026, no territory or state besides the Australian Capital Territory has banned intersex infant surgery.

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StatusNot banned
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionNo territory or state besides the Australian Capital Territory has banned intersex infant surgery.
Sourceshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-08/act-bans-deferrable-irreversible-surgery-for-intersex-children/102453968
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  • Newer law has been passed "The Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 has passed both houses of Parliament today (19 Feb 2026) and is expected to commence on 1 December 2028 at the latest per section 2 (the government can proclaim an earlier commencement date). This bill will ban intersex infant surgery in Victoria. Bill page: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/bills/health-safeguards-people-born-variations-sex-characteristics-bill-2025"