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Tasmania Greens’ conversion practices ban bill wins 15-18 support

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC · How we work

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Tasmania Greens introduced a bill banning conversion practices and creating a commissioner.
The bill includes criminal offences for negligent practices and exemptions for health services, religious teaching and parental discussions.
Labor MP Kristie Johnston, independents and Health Minister Bridget Archer pledged support, giving 15 of 18 votes.
Deputy Premier Guy Barnett, Police Minister Felix Ellis and Michael Ferguson announced opposition and will vote against the bill.

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Tasmania Greens introduced a bill banning conversion practices and creating a commissioner.
The bill includes criminal offences for negligent practices and exemptions for health services, religious teaching and parental discussions.
Labor MP Kristie Johnston, independents and Health Minister Bridget Archer pledged support, giving 15 of 18 votes.
Deputy Premier Guy Barnett, Police Minister Felix Ellis and Michael Ferguson announced opposition and will vote against the bill.