Queensland and the ACT last year introduced bans on conversion therapy, making the practice a criminal offence.

Victoria is in the process of introducing legislation to do the same.

But it faces opposition from some within religious communities, with Catholic and Muslim leaders today publishing a full-page open letter saying the legislation goes too far, and will “criminalise” conversations between parents and children.

Queensland and the ACT last year introduced bans on conversion therapy, making the practice a criminal offence.
Victoria is in the process of introducing legislation to do the same.
But it faces opposition from some within religious communities, with Catholic and Muslim leaders today publishing a full-page open letter saying the legislation goes too far, and will &ldquo;criminalise&rdquo; conversations between parents and children.

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