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( Supplied: Chris Csabs)Īccording to the Catholic Church in Tasmania, aiming to prohibit conversion practices could also "ban medical professionals and psychologists from treating vulnerable young people suffering from gender dysphoria". "The Christian understanding of the human person, created male and female in the image and likeness of God, corresponds with biological reality, and therefore is necessary for the flourishing and proper care of individuals, and of society as a whole," Archbishop Porteous said.Ĭhris Csabs said states and territories which do not ban gay conversion risk becoming places that "attract people who want to do those sorts of things". "Such a change in the law would have widespread negative consequences for freedom of speech and freedom of religion in our society, but even more importantly would cause harm to the vulnerable seeking help from parents or others." "This could lead to legislative changes making it unlawful to express beliefs such as that there is a normative, archetypal sexual orientation and gender identity for each human biological sex," he said. "It would also place legal restrictions on the type of care provided by a range of community groups, in particular faith communities, which has made a very positive difference to the lives of many."Īrchbishop Porteous said it was also concerning that the report dismissed the idea that "sexuality and gender are rooted in the biological reality of the human person as binary, either male or female". "While the Church is absolutely opposed to any treatments or practices being forced on those experiencing same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, the definition of a 'conversion practice' in the report is so broad and expansive that it would make unlawful, medical and psychological treatments considered by many to be best practice," Archbishop Porteous said. In a statement, Hobart Archbishop Julian Porteous expressed "grave concerns" about the scope and reach of the proposed changes in the TLRI report. "There is a risk for states that are left behind, that they will become places that allow these things to keep going and that it may attract people to these areas if they want to do those sorts of things." Catholic leader warns of threat to 'freedom of speech' "As someone who did travel interstate in order to participate in different practices associated with the conversion movement, I do worry about states that seem to be lagging behind with commitment to banning conversion practices, he said.
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Mr Csabs also believes that conversion practices should be banned. The Tasmanian Law Reform Institute (TLRI) has suggested reforms to Tasmania's laws around conversion practices.Įarlier this week, Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the government was going to join other states in banning the practice, but legislation is yet to be tabled in parliament.
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Three states and territories have passed legislation banning conversion practices - Victoria, Queensland, and the ACT - and legislation has been proposed in other states. "I remember just praying every day, that God would heal me or kill me … because I knew that I wasn't going to be able to continue living life the way that I was." "The longer I spent in this conversion practices space, the more sick I got, I became very withdrawn, and suffered depression." Mr Csabs said he was "desperate to fix what was wrong with me, or what I saw as being wrong". "I overheard that and thought, 'maybe I've got demons in me'," Mr Csabs said.Īround 13 years ago, Mr Csabs went through formal and informal conversion practices in Tasmania, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.Ĭonversion practices are based on the idea that a person's sexual orientation or gender identity can be changed, suppressed, or eradicated through practices ranging from psychiatric treatments to spiritual intervention. The churchgoers were discussing how "seven homosexual demons came out of that man".