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๐Ÿ“˜ Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Sex or Gender Changes) Act 2024

031 of 2024Assented 26 September 2024

This Act amends the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1998 to allow individuals to change the registration of their sex or gender. It also repeals the Gender Reassignment Act 2000 and makes consequential amendments to other Acts.

Impact

This act affects transgender and gender diverse individuals in Western Australia by providing a process to change their registered sex or gender. It also impacts government agencies responsible for updating records and issuing identity documents.

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