In 2022, RFWA, TransFolk WA and gender recognition activits put together a proposal for gender recognition and birth certificate reform in WA. The proposal calls for scrapping the Gender Reassignment Board, shifting focus from medical to self-identification, increasing gender options, and simplifying the administrative process to change your birth certificate.
In January 2023, RFWA and TransFolk of WA surveyed almost 300 trans and gender diverse West Australians about the proposal (provided in original and easy read format). Responses indicated 89% agreement. In May 2023, the Gender Recognition Reform in WA proposal was sent to the Attorney General’s office. We have confirmed that the proposal is being used to guide the drafting of legislation, however we do not know how much of the proposal will be implemented, or when new legislation will be released.
