Stop the Greens'
"Conversion Practices" Bill

No-one can explain what this bill actually does

The Tasmanian Greens have introduced a new bill into Parliament – but what exactly would it ban?

The Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill is supposed to protect people from harmful and coercive attempts to change their sexual orientation or gender identity.

However, the bill’s definition does not require harm or coercion. And it applies with or without consent. Where would it draw the line between a “conversion practice” and the guidance someone freely seeks?

To make the bill worse, any “conversion practice” directed towards a child is automatically defined as child abuse – even if it caused absolutely no harm.

On top of this, churches, faith communities and other organisations could be held liable for failing to prevent “conversion practices” amongst their members and volunteers – even though we can’t clearly say what is and is not a “conversion practice”!

The result? Churches and families could be bogged down in complaints, investigations and civil claims – all over a definition no-one can pin down.

The time to speak up is NOW

Tasmanians spoke up, and the Bill changed. Now Parliament needs to hear it again: a law no-one can explain should not pass.

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Responding to misinformation

Recently, three incorrect claims have been made by supporters of the legislation. Read more about each claim:

False claim 1 – The draft implements the Law Reform Institutes’ recommendations

False claim 2 – The draft is limited to coercive and harmful acts.

False claim 3 – The draft is the same as other states legislation.

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To: The Premier, Speaker and Members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly

We, the undersigned residents of Tasmania, draw to the attention of the House our deep concern about the Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill 2026 proposed by the Greens.

As drafted, there is no clarity about what is and is not a conversion practice, but they are defined as “child abuse”. This means parents or faith communities can be accused of child abuse, even where nobody is harmed and nobody complains.

This also leaves churches, synagogues and mosques open to child abuse redress claims, with no requirement to prove any harm occurred.

Your petitioners therefore request the House to reject this Bill in its current form, and to ensure any future legislation does not criminalise prayer, pastoral care or parents who are doing their job.