The NSW Upper House passed the bill with 22 votes in favour and four against after hours of debate In a marathon parliament sitting overnight.
The Environment Minister and leader of the Legislative Council Penny Sharpe said the bill makes a statement that "harmful practices have no place" in NSW. Legislation banning conversion practices has already been passed in Victoria, the ACT and New Zealand — while Tasmania and South Australia are considering reforms.Eamon attempted suicide after going to gay conversion therapy. He says a proposed ban in NSW will save lives
Convicted baby killer Keli Lane is making a bid for freedom, but a 'no body, no parole' law will affect her chances
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