I have a new identity now and my new ID card represents that,” said Rhiana, one of around 130 transgender persons who registered recently on the electoral roll following a special drive by poll officials in Delhi.
Morrison yesterday responded to Labor's announced policy to ban conversion therapy by saying he would prefer to "focus on the things we actually have control over".
"Gender identity falls within the domain of her personal autonomy and involves her right to privacy and dignity. It is not for the State authorities to question this self determination"
“When officials go door-to-door, from April 23, in order to collect information and update the present voters list, people of this community will be able to register as hijras on their voter registration form,” he added.
All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ+) people have the right to be free from discrimination, have autonomy over their bodies, and access to holistic and comprehensive health services.
