Qld gender law change: What you have to say

It’s the decision that has sparked a furious backlash - transgender and gender-diverse Queenslanders can make a change to their birth certificates. WHAT YOU HAD TO SAY

Transgender and gender-diverse Queenslanders will be able to change their sex on their birth certificate without undergoing sexual reassignment surgery, under new laws passed in June.

However news of the change sparked debate among couriermail.com.au readers - here is what you had to say.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION BELOW OR ON FACEBOOK

THOSE FOR THE CHANGES

Stephen

This is a very minimal and sensible change that will help vulnerable people.

Robyn

It’s bout time move forward instead of going back to 1950s

THOSE AGAINST THE CHANGES

Graeme Ellingsen

This is a disgraceful move that will have huge impacts upon the State. Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach...says God’s word.

Sandi Mullin

What about the safety of womens only spaces? The so called ‘Minister for Women’, wouldn’t even acknowledge the issues raised by concerned womens groups about safety in Womens prisons and DV Shelters.

Shane Finch

Targeting 12-16 year olds who can’t even decide what they want to wear. How is this legislation needed? To allow these kids without consent of their parents to make an application to the court is a joke.

Martin

Crime running rampant, health system trashed and this is the best they can come up with along with banning plastic straws. Ridiculous mob.

Michael

In years to come there will be a back lash to all this and it won’t be pretty...the pendulum will swing the other way.

GavinQld

At birth we cannot choose our parents, gender, physical & mental ability, looks, etc but most of us thankfully accept what we were given. Why do some reject this notion and why do others encourage such rejection?

Originally published as Qld gender law change: What you have to say