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About Us Quick Ref Information Real Lives Online Library Publications Other LInks Contact Us	Anti-Discrimination Legislation — The WA Equal Opportunity Act 1984 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a ‘gender reassigned person’ on the ground of that person’s gender history, in certain areas of public life. The Western Australia Equal Opportunity Commission administers this Act. Western Australia Equal Opportunity Commission - www.equalopportunity.wa.gov.au Change of Name — Please see the WA Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages for more information and procedure for change of name. WA Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages - www.justice.vic.gov.au Correction of Legal Sex — The Western Australia Gender Reassignment Act 2000 establishes the Gender Reassignment Board of Western Australia. The Gender Reassignment Board enables people who have undergone a gender reassignment procedure to be legally recognised. Anyone who has undergone a reassignment procedure, and met all of the criteria under the Act 2000, can apply for a recognition certificate. This certificate officially recognises a person's legal sex - which means they can then apply for a new birth certificate. Once the person has received their recognition certificate, they must wait a calendar month before applying for a new birth certificate. The Registrar General for Births Deaths and Marriages must register the person's legal sex. A new birth certificate showing the individual's legal sex in accordance with the altered register can then be issued. For more information — Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages Level 10, 141 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 Telephone (08) 9264 1555 Information line (local call) 1300 305 021 Website www.justice.wa.gov.au Legislation Online — WA Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1998 Western Australia Gender Reassignment Act 2000 WA Equal Opportunity Act 1984   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 — Western Australia Legal Information. (2002)
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