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| Region | New South Wales |
| Issue | Hate crime protections |
| Status | Sexual orientation only |
| Start Date | Nov 22, 2002 |
| End Date | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Description | In 2002, New South Wales passed the Crimes Amendment Act, which included sexual orientation as a protected characteristic from hate crimes. However, gender identity remained unprotected until 2024. |
| Sources | https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/repealed/current/act-2002-090 |
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| Status | Sexual orientation only |
| Start Date | Nov 22, 2002 |
| End Date | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Description | In 2002, New South Wales passed the Crimes Amendment Act, which included sexual orientation as a protected characteristic from hate crimes. However, gender identity remained unprotected until 2024. |
| Sources | https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/repealed/current/act-2002-090 |