Victoria Bans Non-Urgent Surgeries on Intersex Children
Update: 2025-12-01
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Victoria, Australia, is poised to make history as the first state to ban non-urgent surgeries on intersex children. New legislation, the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill, will ensure these procedures are delayed until individuals can give their own consent. This move aims to protect the rights and autonomy of intersex people, aligning Victoria with the Australian Capital Territory and a few other countries globally. The bill, to be introduced by Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas, will not impact urgent interventions but will require all other procedures to be reviewed by an independent oversight panel.
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