Current Version
| Region | Australian Capital Territory |
| Issue | Intersex infant surgery |
| Status | Full ban |
| Start Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The Variation in Sex Characteristics (Restricted Medical Treatment) Bill 2023 bans intersex surgery on infants, and allows for individuals to make the decision themselves when they have capacity to consent. |
| Sources | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-08/act-bans-deferrable-irreversible-surgery-for-intersex-children/102453968 |
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Full ban |
| Start Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The Variation in Sex Characteristics (Restricted Medical Treatment) Bill 2023 bans intersex surgery on infants, and allows for individuals to make the decision themselves when they have capacity to consent. |
| Sources | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-08/act-bans-deferrable-irreversible-surgery-for-intersex-children/102453968 |