Community welcomes new laws protecting intersex children from unnecessary medical procedures in Victoria

February 19, 2025 — Intersex advocates and LGBTIQ+ groups have welcomed the passing of landmark legislation in Victoria that will protect future generations of intersex children from irreversible medical procedures. The new law, which passed the upper house on Thursday with multipartisan support (24 votes to 15), delays deferrable medical interventions until a person is able to make the decision for themselves. Independent assessment panels will also oversee proposed treatment plans for children born with [...] Read More... The post Community welcomes new laws protecting intersex children from unnecessary medical procedures in Victoria appeared first on Equality Australia.