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OUTInPerth – Where is the plan to remove the Gender Reassignment Board up to?
The bill is still being debated in the Legislative Council but has been pushed down the agenda.
26/08/2024
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The bill is still being debated in the Legislative Council but has been pushed down the agenda.
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