Conversion therapy finally banned in a large part of Australia.

Doctors and counsellors who perform conversion therapy in Queensland will now face up to 18 months in prison (Photo: Envato Elements)

Queensland has become the first Australian state to ban the torturous practice of conversion therapy after lawmakers voted on Thursday to make it illegal.

Under the new law, any Queensland therapists who use methods such as exorcism, hugging, behavioural management…