Compare LGBT Rights in New South Wales

Equality Index ?
76 / 100
Legal Index ?
95 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
58 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1984
Same-sex marriageLegal
Since 2017
Censorship of LGBT issuesVaries by Region
Since 2024
Right to change legal genderLegal, no restrictions
Since 2025
Gender-affirming careLegal
Since 1991
Legal recognition of non-binary genderRecognized
Since 2025
LGBT discriminationIllegal
Since 1996
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 1996
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 1996
Same-sex adoptionLegal
Since 2010
Intersex infant surgeryNot banned
Serving openly in militaryLegal
Since 2010
Blood donations by MSMsLegal
Since 2025
Conversion therapyBanned
Since 2025
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 2003
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