Similar-sex {couples} may also be capable to register as mom/mom or father/father for the primary time.
Because it stands, just one individual may be registered as a toddler’s mom or father.
The legal guidelines have been welcomed by teams representing LGBTQI individuals and their households, a few of whom have been within the public gallery.
“Queensland’s present legal guidelines are merciless, outdated and out of step with virtually each different state and territory in Australia,” mentioned Ymania Brown, a Brisbane-based, fa’afafine trans girl and spokesperson for Equality Australia.
“After a protracted community-led marketing campaign, this vital and long-overdue step to enhance the lives of trans and gender numerous Queenslanders may be very welcome, and we’re urging all MPs to get behind this invoice.”
