Intersex and law reform

The ACT Law Reform Advisory Council has been asked to inquire "into the legal recognition of transgender and intersex members of the ACT community", with detailed advice on whether any changes to the Territory’s current law are needed to ensure protection of human rights and address any gaps in the legal rights of transexual and intersex people.

ACT Attorney-General Simon Corbell commented that

The Council's inquiry will provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the matter. A process for this consultation will be announced soon.

Corbell indicated that the Government has worked closely with Law Reform Advisory Council chair Associate Professor Simon Rice to develop terms of reference for a meaningful examination of the Territory’s laws.

Information about the inquiry, including the terms of reference, will be released in future.