OUTInPerth – WA government defends using standing orders to push through gender legislation
Government has a significant legislative agenda that it would like to pass before the end of the term.” a spokesperson told OUTinPerth.
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Government has a significant legislative agenda that it would like to pass before the end of the term.” a spokesperson told OUTinPerth.
Labor said the bill should not even be considered.
The legislation will now return to the Legislative Assembly.
After its final passage the legislation will remove the WA Gender Recognition Board.
The government will force a vote on the bill on Wednesday.
The move has been described as a “bullish display of arrogance”.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government has listened to the feedback from the community. But intersex question still missing.
PM says his government’s focused on cost of living challenges – not what’s in the census.
The PMs latest position has drawn continued criticism.
The bill is still being debated in the Legislative Council but has been pushed down the agenda.
Council is set to hear local activist group’s worries about events held during the 2024 Pride festival and library book concerns.
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