Married trans and gender diverse people in Victoria and New South Wales will soon be able to legally change their sex without being forced to divorce.

Victoria passed legislation on Tuesday night that will allow married people to correct the sex on their birth certificate, and New South Wales introduced similar legislation yesterday. LGBTI advocates have welcomed the moves to end forced divorce, and called for other states to follow suit.

“It’s unacceptable that some trans and gender diverse people are still waiting for full marriage equality,” said Anna Brown of the Human Rights Law Centre.

“The community has shown their support for marriage equality, it’s time our laws did as well.

“All governments must follow Victoria’s lead and reform outdated birth certificate laws so trans and gender diverse people can live with dignity.” Read more via Star Observer