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New law in Victoria allowing transgender people change sex on birth certificate

Victoria gender reform passes first hurdle
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Victorian parliament has passed a new law to allow transgender people change the sex on their birth certificate without having to undergo surgery.


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By Fares Hassan, Stephanie Andary

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Victorian parliament has passed a new law to allow transgender people change the sex on their birth certificate without having to undergo surgery.



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