Current Version
| Region | Victoria |
| Issue | Intersex infant surgery |
| Status | Full ban |
| Start Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | On 19 February 2026, Victoria passed a law that banned intersex genital mutilation, thus making Victoria the first Australian state to ban it. |
| Sources | https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/19/victoria-passes-law-protecting-intersex-children-from-unnecessary-surgeries/ https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/victoria-bans-unnecessary-intersex-surgeries-/106365514 |
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Full ban |
| Start Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | On 19 February 2026, Victoria passed a law that banned intersex genital mutilation, thus making Victoria the first Australian state to ban it. |
| Sources | https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/19/victoria-passes-law-protecting-intersex-children-from-unnecessary-surgeries/ https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/victoria-bans-unnecessary-intersex-surgeries-/106365514 |