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Victorian Opposition demands more consultation on gay conversion ban bill

The Victorian Opposition is demanding a delay to a vote on laws that will ban gay conversion therapy, calling for more consultation with stakeholders.
Key points:
- Some Liberals have openly called for the party to back the legislation
- The Opposition Leader said there were legitimate concerns about some of the measures in the bill
- The Victorian Liberal Party met in person today for the first time in months
The proposed laws include prison for up to 10 years or hefty fines for anyone caught trying to suppress or change someone’s sexuality.
The legislation before Parliament has inflamed internal party tensions in Michael O’Brien’s Liberal Party.
The party met in person for the first time in months this morning amid criticism of Mr O’Brien from…
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