By striving for social justice on the topic of the acknowledgement of non-binary gendered identities on official and unofficial paperwork alike, many positive and inclusive outcomes can be achieved. By creating or utilising a gender-neutral title that has the potential for selection on documents, contemporary Australia has the ability to further understand and cater to it's diverse and numerous citizens.

 

Not only does the official acknowledgement of non-binary genders play a functional role in government and society by further reflecting the diversity of the nation and providing accurate and more detailed data, it reflects a democratic government that respects it's citizens, and strives for equality.

 

Throughout Australian legislation, there is rampant use of the male/female binary, which expressly discriminates against those who do not conform to this rigid standard. One example is that of the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth) which controversially defines marriage as being between 'a man and a woman'. By refusing to acknowledge non-binary genders, a significant portion of Australia's diverse population is disallowed to partake in an highly emotive and traditional aspect of community. 

 

Whilst there are a select few ways to express non-binary gender identities within official government paperwork in Australia (birth certificates, passport documentation, etc.), the Australian Human Rights Commission in 2009 unfortunately found that it was difficult for citizens to make these selections, leaving many people disenfranchised from their true identities.