Entry #17291: Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Christmas Island

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RegionChristmas Island
IssueLegal recognition of non-binary gender
StatusIntersex only
Start DateSep 15, 2011
End Date(none)
DescriptionIn 2011, intersex people achieved legal recognition in Christmas Island under federal Australian law.

Non-binary genders are not recognized by the local governments of Christmas Island or under Western Australian law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018.
Sourceshttps://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/territories/indian-ocean-territories/christmas-island/governance-administration
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012
https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/
https://web.archive.org/web/20110915194405/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/15/travel/main20106611.shtml


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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Intersex since 2011.

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ValueNot legally recognizedIntersex only
Start Date(unknown)Sep 15, 2011
DescriptionNon-binary genders are not recognized by the local governments of Christmas Island or under Western Australian law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018.In 2011, intersex people achieved legal recognition in Christmas Island under federal Australian law.

Non-binary genders are not recognized by the local governments of Christmas Island or under Western Australian law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018.
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Non-binary genders are not recognized by the local governments of Christmas Island or under Western Australian law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018. In 2011, intersex people achieved legal recognition in Christmas Island under federal Australian law. Non-binary genders are not recognized by the local governments of Christmas Island or under Western Australian law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018.
Sourceshttps://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/territories/indian-ocean-territories/christmas-island/governance-administration
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012
https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/
https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/territories/indian-ocean-territories/christmas-island/governance-administration
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012
https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/
https://web.archive.org/web/20110915194405/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/15/travel/main20106611.shtml
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https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/territories/indian-ocean-territories/christmas-island/governance-administration https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012 https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/ https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/territories/indian-ocean-territories/christmas-island/governance-administration https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012 https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110915194405/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/15/travel/main20106611.shtml

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Sourceshttps://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cia1955198/s7a.html
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012
https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/
https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/territories/indian-ocean-territories/christmas-island/governance-administration
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012
https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/
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https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cia1955198/s7a.html https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012 https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/ https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/territories/indian-ocean-territories/christmas-island/governance-administration https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012 https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/

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Original entry
StatusNot legally recognized
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionNon-binary genders are not recognized by the local governments of Christmas Island or under Western Australian law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018.
Sourceshttps://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cia1955198/s7a.html https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012 https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/