Compare LGBT Rights in Australia & Namibia

Equality Index ?
77 / 100
44 / 100
Legal Index ?
91 / 100
54 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
62 / 100
33 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1997
Legal
Since 2024
Same-sex marriageLegal
Since 2017
Foreign same-sex marriages recognized only
Since 2023
Censorship of LGBT issuesVaries by Region
Since 2024
No censorship
Since 1990
Right to change legal genderVaries by Region
Since 1988
Legal, but requires surgery
Since 1974
Gender-affirming careVaries by Region
Since 2025
Restricted
Legal recognition of non-binary genderVaries by Region
Since 2016
Not legally recognized
LGBT discriminationIllegal
Since 2013
Illegal in some contexts
Since 2018
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2013
No protections
Since 2007
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2013
No protections
Same-sex adoptionLegal
Since 2018
Illegal
Intersex infant surgeryVaries by Region
Since 2023
Not banned
Serving openly in militaryLegal
Since 2010
Legal
Since 2024
Blood donations by MSMsBanned (less than 6-month deferral)
Since 2023
Legal
Conversion therapyVaries by Region
Since 2020
Not banned
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 2016
Equal
Since 2024
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