Women's Forum Australia

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WIN for women! Govt to turf health form after new mum’s outrage at ‘birthing parent’ label

WIN for women! Govt to turf health form after new mum’s outrage at ‘birthing parent’ label

The federal government will replace a health form calling mothers “birthing parents”, after Giggle founder Sall Grover’s outrage went public.

21 July 2022

“Slap to the face”: Former NCAA swimmer slams Lia Thomas’ ‘Woman of the Year’ nomination

“Slap to the face”: Former NCAA swimmer slams Lia Thomas’ ‘Woman of the Year’ nomination

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has been nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award, prompting renewed backlash from athletes.

19 July 2022

Is the tide of gender ideology turning in the UK?

Is the tide of gender ideology turning in the UK?

Things are looking up for women in the UK.

13 July 2022

Some of our favourite tweets in support of Bette Midler and Macy Gray

Some of our favourite tweets in support of Bette Midler and Macy Gray

This week, both Macy Gray and Bette Midler came under fire for comments criticised as ‘transphobic’.

7 July 2022

Protestors call for ‘free, on demand abortions’ in Australia

Protestors call for ‘free, on demand abortions’ in Australia

Over the weekend, protestors called for “free, safe, legal, on demand” abortions in Australia “in solidarity with US abortion rights protestors”.

6 July 2022

Women’s Forum Australia launches report and petition asking MPs to protect women’s sport

Women’s Forum Australia launches report and petition asking MPs to protect women’s sport

We are excited to announce the release of our new report, A Fair Playing Field: Protecting Women’s Single-Sex Sport.

6 July 2022

Actress chooses surrogacy to protect career

Actress chooses surrogacy to protect career

Actress Jamie Chung revealed she used a surrogate to give birth to her twin boys because she feared being sidelined in her career.

5 July 2022

FINA announces policy to protect integrity of women’s elite swimming competitions - Australian sports should follow their lead

FINA announces policy to protect integrity of women’s elite swimming competitions - Australian sports should follow their lead

FINA has voted to adopt a new policy protecting the integrity of international women’s swimming competitions. Australian sport should follow.

30 June 2022

The end of Roe brings us closer to the world women and children deserve

The end of Roe brings us closer to the world women and children deserve

The magnitude of what has just happened in the US is still setting in, and while many of us view it with hope, there are many others who see it as a tragedy.

26 June 2022 · Rachael Wong