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Tickle v Giggle: How the Sex Discrimination Commissioner is failing women

Tickle v Giggle: How the Sex Discrimination Commissioner is failing women

Today, the Tickle v Giggle case begins its four day hearing in the Federal Court, and it's not only the parties to the case who are on trial.

9 April 2024

J.K. Rowling takes on Scotland’s new hate crime law in win for women and free speech

J.K. Rowling takes on Scotland’s new hate crime law in win for women and free speech

On 1 April 2024 (April Fool's Day no less), Scotland’s totalitarian new hate crime law came into force.

5 April 2024 · Rachael Wong

Protect NSW Update: “Equality” bill referred to inquiry, conversion bill rammed through parliament

Protect NSW Update: “Equality” bill referred to inquiry, conversion bill rammed through parliament

It’s been a big couple of weeks for NSW. But first, a quick recap for context.

26 March 2024

Why ‘gender-affirming care’ is a Thalidomide scandal 2.0

Why ‘gender-affirming care’ is a Thalidomide scandal 2.0

Months after apologising to the victims of Thalidomide, Australia is presiding over a medical scandal with much the same shape.

17 March 2024 · Stephanie Bastiaan

NHS bans puberty blockers for children at UK gender clinics

NHS bans puberty blockers for children at UK gender clinics

In a landmark decision, the NHS has confirmed children will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers at UK gender clinics following an independent review.

12 March 2024

International Women’s Day premiere of ‘Buying Her’ in Sydney

International Women’s Day premiere of ‘Buying Her’ in Sydney

Politicians in NSW and Queensland want to further liberalise prostitution, claiming it promotes health and safety. ‘Buying Her’ premieres in Sydney.

7 March 2024

Allowing NSW residents to buy babies overseas will exploit the most vulnerable

Allowing NSW residents to buy babies overseas will exploit the most vulnerable

In his offensively titled ‘Equality Bill’, NSW Independent MP Alex Greenwich proposes to – among other things – circumvent the federal ban on commercial surrogacy within Australia.

8 February 2024 · Renate Klein

The shameful trade of women and children: Why there’s no place for Alex Greenwich’s regressive surrogacy reforms in NSW

The shameful trade of women and children: Why there’s no place for Alex Greenwich’s regressive surrogacy reforms in NSW

NSW is set to debate Alex Greenwich’s Equality Bill, part of which would decriminalise overseas commercial surrogacy.

6 February 2024 · Stephanie Bastiaan

Is the WHO actually listening to gender critical voices?

Is the WHO actually listening to gender critical voices?

We have some excellent news.

16 January 2024