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Anti-Discrimination Legislation —
Under the Victorian
Equal Opportunity Act 1995, it is
unlawful to treat someone unfairly or harass
them because of their actual or assumed gender
identity. According to this Act, ‘gender
identity’ is defined as self identification
as a person of the relevant gender. This covers
cross-dressers, people who are intersex, and
people who are transgender, and includes anyone
who has had, is undergoing or is planning to
undergo a gender reassignment. The Act
acknowledges that a person may identify as a
member of a particular gender by their style of
dress, medical intervention or by other means,
including a change of name.
The Equal Opportunity
Commission Victoria administers this
Act.
Equal Opportunity
Commission Victoria - www.equalopportunitycommission.vic.gov.au
Change of Name —
Please see the
VIC Registry of Births,
Deaths and Marriages for more information
and procedure for change of name.
VIC Registry of
Births, Deaths and Marriages -
www.justice.vic.gov.au/bdm_home
Correction of Legal Sex —
In Victoria, any person
- who is at least 18 years of age,
- is not married and
- has undergone sex affirmation
surgery
may make application for alteration of the
sex in the birth register or for the issue of a
Recognised Details Certificate.
More information see the
VIC Registry of Births,
Deaths and Marriages and click on
Sex
Affirmation
While Victorian drivers’ licences
don’t state legal sex, the motor vehicle
registry will change their records if provided
with a letter from a medical practitioner.
The legal sex designation on a Victorian
passport can be changed with a change of name
registration and a letter from a medical
practitioner.
For more information
—
Registry of Births, Deaths and
Marriages
589 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria
3001
Telephone 1300 369 367 (from within
Australia)
Website www.justice.vic.gov.au
Legislation Online —
Victorian
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act
1996
Section
on Sex Affirmation (Reassignment)
Victorian
Equal Opportunity Act 1995
The
information contained on this page is not legal
advice. Legal advice is dependent upon the specific
circumstances of each individual. Please consult
with qualified legal professionals for your
personal situation.
Citation
— Victoria Legal Information.
(2002)
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