10 Dec 2021

Trans researcher celebrates passing of BDMRR Bill

From Morning Report, 7:50 am on 10 December 2021

A trans and non-binary researcher says it felt amazing watching a bill that will ease the process of changing the sex on someone's birth certificate pass its final reading.

The legislation passed under unanimous support from all political parties. It means people will no longer require proof of medical treatment - or have to persuade a court - to correct their sex.

Human rights researcher and trans and non-binary health survey,

Counting Ourselves, co-investigator Jack Byrne spoke to Susie Ferguson.