Gender diversity in Australia
Australia is making it easier for sex and gender diverse people to get a passport. They will need a medical statement, it has been announced.
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd and Attorney General Robert McClelland said that new guidelines would mean they could get a passport in their preferred gender.
Under the guidelines, sex reassignment surgery will no longer be a prerequisite to issue a passport in a person’s preferred gender.
‘Sex and gender diverse people now have the option of presenting a statement from a medical practitioner supporting their preferred gender,’ said Rudd.
‘This amendment makes life easier and significantly reduces the administrative burden for sex and gender diverse people who want a passport that reflects their gender and physical appearance,’ he added.
The initiative is in line with the Australian Government’s commitment to remove discrimination on the grounds of gender identity and sexual orientation.
‘Most people take for granted the ability to travel freely and without fear of discrimination. This measure will extend the same freedoms to sex and gender diverse Australians,’ McClelland said.
‘While it’s expected this change will only affect a handful of Australians, it’s an important step in removing discrimination for sex and gender diverse people. Importantly, this policy addresses a number of the recommendations contained in the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Sex Files report,’ he added.
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