Julia Gillard’s remarks on past sex discrimination law reforms prompt renewed debate, with differing interpretations from political figures and advocacy groups.

Attempts to amend the Sex Discrimination Act were blocked, leading to Liberal senator Michaelia Cash declaring it will be an election issue.

Rallies in Perth and other cities follow a Federal Court ruling on the Sex Discrimination Act, with opposing groups planning simultaneous protests on 4 July.

Equality Australia call on the federal government to maintain gender protections in the Sex Discrimination Act.

A Senate Estimates clash reveals concerning misunderstanding of discrimination law, amplified by media outrage and misrepresentation.

Tim Wilson proposed changes to the Sex Discrimination Act, outlining distinctions between adult and child protections.

The group is calling on women who support the trans community to add their name to an open letter.

The Shadow Attorney General demanded explanations of how Antidiscrimination laws protect transgender women.

Nationals MP Alison Penfold has introduced a Private Member’s Bill seeking to rewrite the Sex Discrimination Act to enact strict biological definitions of sex and gender. The move has been criticised, with Equality Australia and Intersex Human Rights Australia arguing it would have significant consequences for intersex and transgender people. Penfold told parliament she was […]

Independent MP Dr Monique Ryan has announced she will not support Liberal leader Angus Taylor’s plan to change Australia’s sex discrimination legislation. In a statement posted online, Dr Ryan said laws that make it illegal to discriminate against people on the basis of gender identity must remain in place. Taylor has said he would introduce […]