Alex Greenwich is on a mission to remove Australia's most restrictive LGBTQIA+ laws, starting with a ban on gay conversion therapy.
The independent MP for Sydney introduced LGBTQIA+ equality legislation into NSW parliament on Thursday.
The proposed reforms include a ban on gay conversion practices, permitting gender transitioning without surgery and protections for intersex children from unnecessary medical intervention.
"This isn't a contentious issue in our community," Mr Greenwich told reporters on Thursday.
"NSW is a state that really values and cares for LGBTQIA+ citizens and it's time that our state's laws reflect that.
"NSW currently lags behind every other state and territory and with this bill we have the chance to really lead."
National LGBTIQA+ group Equality Australia called on all MPs to back the reforms.
Equality Australia chief Anna Brown said NSW had a special place in queer history.
"NSW is the state where the trailblazing 78ers bravely stepped out of the bars and into the streets in protest for the first Sydney Mardi Gras," she said.
"But we have failed to progress full equality for LGBTIQ+ people and right now we are falling behind the rest of the nation."
Victoria, Queensland and the ACT have passed similar legislation.
The anti-conversion therapy bill in Victoria raised concerns from religious communities regarding the freedom to pray.
Mr Greenwich says the proposed legislation in no way prohibits prayer.
"Prayer is something that is so important to a person of faith and if there are any concerns that faith leaders have in this, I look forward to working with them," he said.
Mr Greenwich said the Anglican Archbishop of Newcastle and the Uniting Church had expressed support for the bill.
Medical and legal professionals as well as queer advocates were consulted in the 18-month drafting process of the bill.
Mr Greenwich intends to introduce the three acts to parliament as one, but is open to negotiation with Labor and the coalition, which have committed to outlawing gay conversion.
"There is no reason why we should be in conflict," he said.
"We all face similar types of discrimination."
The equality bill is expected to be debated in August.
