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❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks the Attorney General about the Family Court (Sex or Gender Changes) Rules 2025, specifically regarding the catalyst, consultation process, and any concerns raised. The Attorney General's response indicates the rules were created to prescribe processes for applications under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Sex or Gender Changes) Act 2024, and that no concerns were raised during consultation with the Family Court.

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Asked

21 May 2025

Member

Hon Nick Goiran

Portfolio

Attorney General

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I refer to the Family Court (Sex or Gender Changes) Rules 2025 , and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for bringing about these rules; (b) who was consulted prior to these rules being finalised; (c) in reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) in reference to (d), have the finalised rules addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?

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Answered

17 June 2025

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General

Response time

5 days

a)    The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Sex or Gender Changes) Act 2024 (the Act) provides separate processes and safeguards for applications made under the Act by or on behalf of children. The Family Court (Sex or Gender Changes) Rules 2025 prescribes the processes and requirements for making applications to the Family Court of Western Australia under the Act.
b)    Consultation occurred with the Chief Judge and Principal Registrar of the Family Court of Western Australia.
c)    No.
d - f) Not Applicable.

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