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| Region | Norfolk Island |
| Issue | Hate crime protections |
| Status | Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| Start Date | Oct 23, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2024, the Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill of 2023 passed both chambers of New South Wales’ parliament, amending the 2002 Crimes Amendment to include gender identity as a protected characteristic from hate crimes. This also applies in Norfolk Island. |
| Sources | https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/bills/Pages/bill-details.aspx?pk=18460 |
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| Status | Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| Start Date | Oct 23, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2024, the Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill of 2023 passed both chambers of New South Wales’ parliament, amending the 2002 Crimes Amendment to include gender identity as a protected characteristic from hate crimes. This also applies in Norfolk Island. |
| Sources | https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/bills/Pages/bill-details.aspx?pk=18460 |