Equality Australia slams bill to reinstate definitions of man and woman

Nationals MP Advances Proposal to Define Sex in Law by Biological Criteria

Clear gender definitions and protections for women-only spaces are back in federal parliament, with Nationals MP Alison Penfold introducing legislation to amend the Sex Discrimination Act. The proposed amendment, introduced on May 25, seeks to define “man” and “woman” based on biological sex and strengthen legal protections for women-only spaces, services, and activities. Introducing the bill in the lower house, Penfold said she was speaking for…

Equality Australia slams bill to reinstate definitions of man and woman

Dean Arcuri National LGBTIQ+ group Equality Australia has slammed National MP Alison Penfold’s private member’s bill, lodged today, following the Giggle vs […] The post Equality Australia slams bill to reinstate definitions of man and woman appeared first on QNews.

National MP's bill to define biological gender slammed by rights activists

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. Nationals MP Alison Penfold. Penfold told parliament she was an “ordinary woman” representing “millions”…

Alison Penfold fighting to protect women in Sex Discrimination Act - NSW Nationals

Nationals Member for Lyne Alison Penfold is standing up for women and their rights, introducing practical amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act in Parliament. Ms Penfold said she was proud to introduce a Private Member’s Bill to strengthen and restore sex-based protections for women and girls under Australian law. Importantly, Ms Penfold will also seek… The post Alison Penfold fighting to protect women in Sex Discrimination Act appeared first…