The Victorian government has made suppression of an LGBITQ+ individual a jailable offence in the state, after passing into law the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021 on Feb.17. The new law(pdf),  means that anyone who attempts to convert or suppress the sexual orientation or gender identity of Victorian LGBTIQ+ members can face up to 10 years in jail for a serious injury. The law applies if the action took place in Victoria or if the subjector or the person being subjected are Victorian. Additionally, in the statement released Feb. 17, the Labor government stated that any Victorian who advertises change or suppression practices can face a maximum fine of almost $10,000. Taking a Victorian LGBTIQ+ person to such practices in Victoria or anywhere in Australia can also result in a maximum penalty of two years in jail. The bill has only been passed in Victoria and passed the state …