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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 […]

Angus Taylor pledges Sex Discrimination Act changes after Federal Court transgender ruling.
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“The Sex Discrimination Act provides vital protection against this harm. We welcome the Federal Court’s interpretation of this protection in its decision.” said President High de Kretser.

The court dismissed an appeal from Sall Grover and Giggle for Girls and sided with Roxanne Tickle.

Nationals MP Alison Penfold has vowed to bring in legislation that will remove some of the protections for people who are transgender.