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(3) Also, sexuality or gender identity conversion practice does not include the following:

(a) a conversation between a parent or guardian and a protected person in their care about the protected person’s sexuality or gender identity;

(b) a practice by a teacher at a government or non-government school in the course of the teacher’s duties at the school that, in the teacher’s reasonable professional judgment, is necessary to—

(i) provide a service in a manner that is safe and appropriate; or

(ii) comply with the teacher’s legal or professional obligations;

(i) provide a health service in a manner that is safe and appropriate; or

(ii) comply with the provider’s legal or professional obligations.

Clause 7 (4), proposed new definition of government school

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government school—see the Education Act 2004, dictionary.

Clause 7 (4), proposed new definition of non-government school

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non-government school—see the Education Act 2004, dictionary.

Schedule 5

Sexuality And Gender Identity Conversion Practices Bill 2020

Amendment moved by the Minister for Social Inclusion and Equality

Clause 7 (2), proposed new example and note

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• support for a person exploring and expressing their sexuality

Note Under the Human Rights Act 2004, s 14, a person has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, including the freedom to demonstrate their religion or belief in worship, observance, practice and teaching, either individually or as part of a community and whether in public or private. It is not intended that a mere expression of a religious tenet or belief would constitute a sexuality or gender identity conversion practice.

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