ACT's concern is that the bill in its current format doesn't just step on parents and religion; it actually stomps on it. The Government would be interfering and legislating what can be said in the home, how a family is to deal with an issue, and removes their ability to seek religious guidance. We note that the purpose of this bill is stated in clause 3(b), which is to "promote respectful and open discussions regarding sexuality and gender." And ACT agrees with this purpose but believes that the interpretation of conversion practice in clause 5 does not achieve that purpose, and, if implemented, will, in fact, achieve the opposite. Further to this, in clause 5(2)(f) there is a statement that expression only of a religious principle or belief that is not intended to change or suppress the individual's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression would be excluded from prosecution.