“Amplifying Women’s Voices in Parliament and Beyond”
- Duty of Care and Safeguards for Women and Girls in Surf Life Saving Tasmania – Letter to the Board of DirectorsLetter sent to the Board of Directors of Surf Life Saving Tasmania on 24.05.26 Dear Members of the Board, Re: Duty of Care and Safeguards for Women and Girls in Surf Life Saving Tasmania – Implications of the IRB Training… Read more: Duty of Care and Safeguards for Women and Girls in Surf Life Saving Tasmania – Letter to the Board of Directors
- Request for Right of Reply and Opinion Piece Submission – Email to Craig HerbertEmail sent to Craig Herbert, editor of The Hobart Mercury – 20 May 2026 Dear Craig, I am writing regarding The Mercury article published on May 20 written by David Killick concerning Women Speak Tasmania and our campaign relating to… Read more: Request for Right of Reply and Opinion Piece Submission – Email to Craig Herbert
- Misleading Terminology and Lack of Balance in Rodney Croome Segment – Complaint to ABCEmail sent to ABC Hobart on 21 May 2026 Dear ABC Hobart Breakfast Team, I am writing to formally complain about the segment aired on 21 May 2026 featuring Rodney Croome discussing proposed changes to Tasmania’s Anti-Discrimination Act. 1. Misleading… Read more: Misleading Terminology and Lack of Balance in Rodney Croome Segment – Complaint to ABC
- Invitation to Sign the Women’s Pledge Australia and Restore Sex-Based Rights for Women – Email to Tasmanians MPsEmail sent to all Members of the House of Assembly and the Legislative Council on 16 May 2026. Dear Tasmanian Parliamentarian, On 15 May 2026 the Full Federal Court of Australia delivered its judgment in Giggle for Girls Pty Ltd… Read more: Invitation to Sign the Women’s Pledge Australia and Restore Sex-Based Rights for Women – Email to Tasmanians MPs
- Duty of Care and Clinical Governance Considerations – Letter to Bridget ArcherLetter sent to the Tasmania Minister for Health, Hon. Bridget Archer, on 06.05.26 Dear Minister Archer, Re: Duty of Care and Clinical Governance Considerations – Tasmanian Gender Service I write regarding the continued provision of puberty suppression (Stage 1) and… Read more: Duty of Care and Clinical Governance Considerations – Letter to Bridget Archer
- Feedback Regarding Northern Recreation Hub Segment – Email to ABC Northern TasmaniaEmail sent to ABC Northern Tasmania Breakfast on 29 April 2026 Dear ABC Northern Tasmania Breakfast team, I am writing regarding the recent segment on the all-gender toilets and change facilities at the Northern Recreation Hub in Mowbray featuring Mayor… Read more: Feedback Regarding Northern Recreation Hub Segment – Email to ABC Northern Tasmania
- Protecting Single-Sex Services for Female Survivors – Email to Meg WebbEmail sent to Independent MLC for Nelson, Meg Webb, on 20.04.26 Subject: Thank You for Speaking at the No More Violence Rally – Protecting Single-Sex Services for Female Survivors Dear Ms Webb, I write on behalf of Women Speak Tasmania… Read more: Protecting Single-Sex Services for Female Survivors – Email to Meg Webb
- Transparency in Relationships and Sexuality Education – Letter to the Children’s CommissionerLetter sent to the Interim Children’s Commissioner, Ms Isabelle Crompton on 26.03.26 Dear Ms Crompton, Subject: Concerns regarding transparency and parental engagement in Relationships and Sexuality Education programs in Tasmanian schools I am writing on behalf of Women Speak Tasmania… Read more: Transparency in Relationships and Sexuality Education – Letter to the Children’s Commissioner
- Request to Remove the Portrait of Martine Delaney from the Wall of Women display at Cascades Female Factory Historic Site – Email to Madeleine OgilvieEmail sent to Minister for Arts and Heritage, Madeleine Ogilvie MP, on 16.04.26 Dear Minister Ogilvie, I am writing to respectfully request the removal of the portrait of Martine Delaney (a biological male) from the Wall of Women display at… Read more: Request to Remove the Portrait of Martine Delaney from the Wall of Women display at Cascades Female Factory Historic Site – Email to Madeleine Ogilvie
- Request for Information: Design Decisions – Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub – Email to the Department of State GrowthEmail sent to The Tasmania Department of State Growth on 13.04.26 To whom it may concern, I am writing regarding the Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub in Mowbray, a project delivered by the Department of State Growth. I seek clarification… Read more: Request for Information: Design Decisions – Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub – Email to the Department of State Growth
- Alleged Mismanagement and Resource Waste in the Health Practitioner Regulation for Dr Jillian Spencer Case – Email to AHPRAEmail sent to AHPRA Public Interest Disclosure Team on 04.04.26 Subject: Public Interest Disclosure – Alleged substantial misuse/waste of resources and maladministration in the administration of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Dr Jillian Spencer case) Dear AHPRA Public Interest… Read more: Alleged Mismanagement and Resource Waste in the Health Practitioner Regulation for Dr Jillian Spencer Case – Email to AHPRA
- Aligning Tasmanian Community and Grassroots Sports with the IOC’s new Science-based Policy – Letter to Nick DuiganLetter sent to Minister for Sport Nick Duigan on 27.03.26 Dear Minister Duigan, Re: Aligning Tasmanian community and grassroots sports with the IOC’s new science-based policy protecting the female category We write as Women Speak Tasmania, a group of Tasmanian… Read more: Aligning Tasmanian Community and Grassroots Sports with the IOC’s new Science-based Policy – Letter to Nick Duigan
- Safety, Privacy and Dignity Concerns – All-gender Toilets and Changerooms at the Community Recreation Hub- Letter to Launceston City CouncilLetter sent to Launceston Mayor Garwood and councillors on 29.03.26 Dear Mayor and Councillors, Re: Safety, privacy and dignity concerns – All-gender toilets and changerooms at the Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub, Mowbray I write on behalf of Women Speak… Read more: Safety, Privacy and Dignity Concerns – All-gender Toilets and Changerooms at the Community Recreation Hub- Letter to Launceston City Council
- Safety, Privacy and Dignity Concerns – All-gender Toilets and Changerooms at the Community Recreation Hub – Letter to Nick DuiganLetter sent to Minister for Sport Nick Duigan on 30.03.26 Dear Minister Duigan, Re: Safety, privacy and dignity concerns – All-gender toilets and changerooms at the Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub, Mowbray I write on behalf of Women Speak Tasmania… Read more: Safety, Privacy and Dignity Concerns – All-gender Toilets and Changerooms at the Community Recreation Hub – Letter to Nick Duigan
- Complaint to AHPRA Regarding Conditions Imposed on Dr Andrew AmosOn 26 February 2026, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), through the Medical Board of Australia, imposed significant conditions on Dr Andrew Amos, including restrictions on his use of social media and a prohibition on clinical patient consultation. These… Read more: Complaint to AHPRA Regarding Conditions Imposed on Dr Andrew Amos
- Formal Request for Correction and Right of Reply – Letter to Craig HerbertEmail sent to Craig Herbert, editor of The Hobart Mercury – 25 February 2026 Dear Craig, I am writing on behalf of Women Speak Tasmania regarding your article published on 2 February 2026, titled “Women Speak Tasmania claims discrimination over… Read more: Formal Request for Correction and Right of Reply – Letter to Craig Herbert
- Follow-Up Regarding Submission on Anti-Discrimination Act Reform – Letter to the Attorney GeneralLetter sent to Tasmania AG Guy Barnett on 16 February 2026 Dear Attorney-General Barnett, Re: Thank you for meeting and submission regarding Anti-Discrimination Act reform We write to thank you for meeting with our delegation on 15 December. We appreciate… Read more: Follow-Up Regarding Submission on Anti-Discrimination Act Reform – Letter to the Attorney General
- Urgent need for Review of Puberty Blocker use and Safeguarding Standards for Gender-Distressed Minors – Letter to Tasmania Chief PsychiatristLetter sent to Dr Arya on the 22.12.25 Dear Dr Dinesh Arya, Re: Urgent need for review of puberty blocker use and safeguarding standards for gender-distressed minors in Tasmania We are writing to express our deep concern about the ongoing… Read more: Urgent need for Review of Puberty Blocker use and Safeguarding Standards for Gender-Distressed Minors – Letter to Tasmania Chief Psychiatrist
- Request for Police Presence During Planned Protest at Parliament House – Letter to Felix EllisLetter sent to Minister for Police Felix Ellis on 23.11.25 Dear Minister Ellis, Re: Request for Police Presence – Planned Protest at Parliament House During “Youth Gender Distress: Pathways to Holistic Care” Forum Women Speak Tasmania is writing to request… Read more: Request for Police Presence During Planned Protest at Parliament House – Letter to Felix Ellis
- Request for Intervention in the Implementation of New Libraries Tasmania Guidelines – Letter to Tasmania Attorney GeneralDear Attorney General Guy Barnett, Re: Request for Intervention in the Implementation of New Libraries Tasmania Guidelines I’m writing to raise serious concerns regarding freedom of speech and political belief in the application of new Libraries Tasmania venue guidelines. Women… Read more: Request for Intervention in the Implementation of New Libraries Tasmania Guidelines – Letter to Tasmania Attorney General
- Government Funding and Lack of Accountability in Family Planning Tasmania’s “Growing Up Program” – Letter to Eric AbetzDear Minister Abetz, Re: Government Funding and Lack of Accountability in Family Planning Tasmania’s “Growing Up Program” I write on behalf of Women Speak Tasmania to express grave concern over the ongoing public funding of Family Planning Tasmania (FPT) and… Read more: Government Funding and Lack of Accountability in Family Planning Tasmania’s “Growing Up Program” – Letter to Eric Abetz
- Family Planning Tasmania’s Growing Up Program and the Mental Health Impact of Social Transition at Schools – Letter to Tasmania Attorney GeneralDear Minister Barnett, Re: Family Planning Tasmania’s “Growing Up Program” and the Mental Health Impact of Social Transition Practices in Tasmanian Schools I am writing to raise serious concerns about the lack of transparency and safeguarding in programs being delivered… Read more: Family Planning Tasmania’s Growing Up Program and the Mental Health Impact of Social Transition at Schools – Letter to Tasmania Attorney General
- Urgent Review of Family Planning Tasmania’s “Growing Up Program” in Schools – Letter to Jo PalmerLetter sent to Jo Palmer on the 23.10.25 Dear Minister Jo Palmer, Re: Urgent Review of Family Planning Tasmania’s “Growing Up Program” in Schools I am writing to raise serious concerns about the content and delivery of Family Planning Tasmania’s… Read more: Urgent Review of Family Planning Tasmania’s “Growing Up Program” in Schools – Letter to Jo Palmer
- Call for Clear Policy on Housing of Trans-Identifying Male Prisoners – Letter to Tasmania PremierLetter sent to the Premier on 14 October 2025 Dear Premier Rockliff, Re: Protecting Women in Custody – Call for Clear Policy on Housing of Trans-Identifying Male Prisoners Women Speak Tasmania commends Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro for her… Read more: Call for Clear Policy on Housing of Trans-Identifying Male Prisoners – Letter to Tasmania Premier
- Consultation with Women on Transgender Prison Policy – Letter to the Attorney GeneralLetter sent to Tasmania AG Guy Barnett on 12 October 2025 Dear Attorney General Guy Barnett, We thank you for your letter of 12 March 2025 confirming that, for statistical purposes, data relating to rape crimes and victims is recorded… Read more: Consultation with Women on Transgender Prison Policy – Letter to the Attorney General
- Support for Dr Jillian Spencer – Letter to QLD Health Minister NichollsDear Minister Nicholls, Re: Support for Dr Jillian Spencer – Ensuring Clinical Freedom, Patient Safety, and Fair Treatment I write with concern and respect regarding the recent termination notice issued to Dr Jillian Spencer, a senior child and adolescent psychiatrist… Read more: Support for Dr Jillian Spencer – Letter to QLD Health Minister Nicholls
- Urgent Recognition of Women as Stakeholders in Sex-Based Protections and the SDA – Letter to Katy GallagherDear Minister Gallagher, Re: Urgent Recognition of Women as Stakeholders in Sex-Based Protections and the SDA We write on behalf of Women Speak Tasmania (WST) regarding the ongoing erosion of sex-based protections and rights for women and girls under the… Read more: Urgent Recognition of Women as Stakeholders in Sex-Based Protections and the SDA – Letter to Katy Gallagher
- Invitation to the Public Forum “Youth Gender Distress: Pathways to Holistic Care” – Letter to Tasmanian Parliament and Legislative Council MembersDear…, On behalf of Women Speak Tasmania, I warmly invite you to attend an important Public Forum on Youth Gender Distress: Pathways to Holistic Care, to be held at the Parliament Reception Room, Parliament House, Hobart, on Thursday, 27 November… Read more: Invitation to the Public Forum “Youth Gender Distress: Pathways to Holistic Care” – Letter to Tasmanian Parliament and Legislative Council Members
- Restoration of Sexed-Based Protections and Rights for Women and Girls – Letter to Katy GallagherDear Minister Gallagher, Re: Female stakeholders demand urgent restoration of sexed-based protections and rights for women and girls in Australia We write as a coalition of independent feminist organisations who are direct and essential stakeholders in all matters impacting the… Read more: Restoration of Sexed-Based Protections and Rights for Women and Girls – Letter to Katy Gallagher
- Questions Regarding Government Probity in the Sponsorship of the AusPATH Conference — Letter to the Attorney-GeneralLetter sent to Tasmania Attorney General Guy Barnett on 22 August 2025 Women Speak Tasmania wrote to Attorney-General Guy Barnett to express concern about the Tasmanian Government’s sponsorship of the Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPATH) National Conference in… Read more: Questions Regarding Government Probity in the Sponsorship of the AusPATH Conference — Letter to the Attorney-General
- Government Sponsorship of AusPATH Conference – Letter to Bridget ArcherLetter sent to Tasmania Health Minister Bridget Archer on 22 August 2025 Dear Minister Bridget Archer, Re: Government Sponsorship of the Australian Professional Association of Trans Health National Conference – Hobart 27-29 November 2025 We are writing to you to… Read more: Government Sponsorship of AusPATH Conference – Letter to Bridget Archer
- Concerns Regarding Free Speech and the Anti-Discrimination Act – Letter to Tasmania PremierDear Premier Rockliff, Re: Request for Delegation Meeting – Concerns Regarding Free Speech and the Anti-Discrimination Act We thank you for your letter dated 17 July 2025, in which you reaffirmed your commitment to protecting Tasmanians from discrimination while also… Read more: Concerns Regarding Free Speech and the Anti-Discrimination Act – Letter to Tasmania Premier
- Concerns Regarding Human Rights, Free Speech and the Anti-Discrimination Act – Letter to Peter GeorgeDear Peter George, Re: Request for Delegation – Concerns Regarding Human Rights, Free Speech and the Anti-Discrimination Act We would like to congratulate you on your success at the recent state election and to wish you well as you assume… Read more: Concerns Regarding Human Rights, Free Speech and the Anti-Discrimination Act – Letter to Peter George
- Protect Women and Girls from Prostitution – Letter to PM Anthony Albanese and Minister GallagherDear Prime Minister Albanese and Minister Gallagher, Re: Urgent need for a new national approach to prostitution law to protect women and girls, plus a call for a National Apology for all those exploited in prostitution We are a coalition… Read more: Protect Women and Girls from Prostitution – Letter to PM Anthony Albanese and Minister Gallagher
- Support the Women’s Pledge: Protect Women’s Sex-Based Rights in Law – Letter to Tasmania State PoliticiansDear candidate, I am writing to urge you to support the Women’s Pledge initiated by Women Speak Tasmania, a campaign calling for the restoration of biological sex as a protected legal characteristic in Australian anti-discrimination legislation. This issue has now… Read more: Support the Women’s Pledge: Protect Women’s Sex-Based Rights in Law – Letter to Tasmania State Politicians
- Mercury Reportage about Dr Julie Sladden – Letter to Robert InglisDear Robert, I read your story in The Mercury today Controversial Liberal candidate Julie Sladden should be dismissed, Labor says Did you read copy of Women Speak Tasmania’s Media Release below sent to the Mercury yesterday or did it not… Read more: Mercury Reportage about Dr Julie Sladden – Letter to Robert Inglis
- Family Planning Tasmania GUP – Letter to CEO Lalla MackenzieDear Ms Mackenzie, Re: Request for Detailed Information on the “Growing Up” Program I am writing to request further detail regarding the Growing Up Program (GUP) delivered by Family Planning Tasmania in Tasmanian primary schools: https://fpt.org.au/programs/schools-educators/growing-up-program-gup Your website notes that… Read more: Family Planning Tasmania GUP – Letter to CEO Lalla Mackenzie
- Chronology of The Hive, Ulverstone Cancellation – EmailsAfter our Forum “Women’s Rights in the Modern World” was cancelled by the Devonport Library, we tried to hire another venue called The Hive in Ulverstone. We made a preliminary booking over the phone and we started sharing an update… Read more: Chronology of The Hive, Ulverstone Cancellation – Emails
- Chronology of Devonport Library Forum Cancellation – EmailsCorrespondence between WST and Libraries Tasmania Emma Shaw, a member of WST, hired a room at the Devonport library to host a Forum called “Women’s Rights in the Modern World”. We were going to discuss how gender law reforms impact… Read more: Chronology of Devonport Library Forum Cancellation – Emails
- Questions regarding The Tasmania Gender Service – Letter to Jacquie PetrusmaLetter sent to Tasmania Minister for Health Jacquie Petrusma on 31 March 2025 Dear Minister Jacquie Petrusma, Re: Questions regarding The Tasmanian Gender Service I am writing to you as a follow up from our meeting on 18th March confirming… Read more: Questions regarding The Tasmania Gender Service – Letter to Jacquie Petrusma
- Sentencing Law Ammenments – Letter to Tasmania Attorney General Guy BarnettDear Minister Guy Barnett, Re: Hate speech laws must not be used to silence dissent. Free speech protections are needed before any laws intended to curb speech. We are writing to you directly on the advice of the Health Minister… Read more: Sentencing Law Ammenments – Letter to Tasmania Attorney General Guy Barnett
- Parliamentary Inquiry into Anna Reynolds Conduct and Suitability to Uphold the Office of Lord Mayor – Letter to Kerry VincentDear Minister Kerry Vincent, We are writing to you regarding the conduct of the Hobart Lord Major with regard to the Ombudsman publishing a report showing that the Hobart City Council, including Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, has breached the Personal… Read more: Parliamentary Inquiry into Anna Reynolds Conduct and Suitability to Uphold the Office of Lord Mayor – Letter to Kerry Vincent
- DPP Investigation into Lord Mayor Anna Reynold’s & Parliamentary Inquiry – Letters To Attorney General Guy BarnettLetter from Isla MacGregor 03.02.25 Dear Attorney General Guy Barnett, Re: DPP Investigation into Lord Mayor Anna Reynold’s Statutory Declaration We are writing to you to provide information obtained under RTI that shows that HCC Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds has… Read more: DPP Investigation into Lord Mayor Anna Reynold’s & Parliamentary Inquiry – Letters To Attorney General Guy Barnett
- Collection of Data for Statistical Purposes with Regard to Rape Cases – Letter to Guy BarnettWomen Speak Tasmania wrote to the Minister for Justice Guy Barnett and Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence Jo Palmer in regard of how data is collected on rape cases. Letter sent on the 29 January 2025… Read more: Collection of Data for Statistical Purposes with Regard to Rape Cases – Letter to Guy Barnett
- Associated Risks with Current Gender Affirming Care Model – Letter to Jacquie PetrusmaDear Minister Jacquie Petrusma, Re: Request for meeting to discuss the risks associated with the current gender-affirming care model for children in Tasmania. I am writing to you in light of recent developments regarding the use of puberty blockers in… Read more: Associated Risks with Current Gender Affirming Care Model – Letter to Jacquie Petrusma
- The Impacts of Sex Self-ID on Women’s Sports in Tasmania – Letter to Nic StreetDear Minister Nicholas Street, Re: Request for meeting to discuss the recently released Report by Reem Alsalem United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls in sport Women Speak Tasmania is an organization advocating for women’s sex based… Read more: The Impacts of Sex Self-ID on Women’s Sports in Tasmania – Letter to Nic Street
- It’s time to re-evaluate the ABC’s ties with ACON – Letter to Kim WilliamsA non-partisan coalition of feminist and LGB groups has written to Kim Williams, ABC Chair, to express our concerns about the ABC’s relationship with the advocacy group ACON. We are especially concerned that the ABC’s membership of ACON/Pride in Diversity and its… Read more: It’s time to re-evaluate the ABC’s ties with ACON – Letter to Kim Williams
- Support Sexuality, Sex and Gender Diversity in HPE Training Program – Letter to Jo PalmerLetter from Emma Shaw 06.08.24 Good afternoon Ms. Palmer, We are writing to draw your attention to the extremely disturbing content of a teacher training program being delivered to Tasmanian primary and secondary school teachers by the organization Working It… Read more: Support Sexuality, Sex and Gender Diversity in HPE Training Program – Letter to Jo Palmer
- Federal Inquiry into Gender Clinics – Letter to Federal Health Minister Mark ButlerDear Federal Health Minister Mark Butler, We are a grassroots organization in Tasmania advocating for women’s sex based rights and pushing back against gender ideology. Our latest campaign called upon the Tasmanian State Government to hold an inquiry into Tasmanian… Read more: Federal Inquiry into Gender Clinics – Letter to Federal Health Minister Mark Butler
- The Dangers of Gender Ideology & Unisex Toilets at Schools – Letter to Jo PalmerWST member sent a letter to Education Minister Jo Palmer about the impacts of social transition in schools, the role of social media in rapid onset gender dysphoria and safety bathroom policy Dear Jo Palmer, I’m writing this letter to… Read more: The Dangers of Gender Ideology & Unisex Toilets at Schools – Letter to Jo Palmer
- Request to Establish an Urgent Parliamentary Inquiry into the Toxic Culture at Hobart City Council – Letter to Nic Street Dear Local Government Minister Nic Street, We are writing to you to request that your government establish an urgent Parliamentary Inquiry into the toxic culture at Hobart City Council. The Australian article published on 3 May 2024 below, outlines just… Read more: Request to Establish an Urgent Parliamentary Inquiry into the Toxic Culture at Hobart City Council – Letter to Nic Street
- Inquiry into The Tasmanian Gender Service – Letters to Tasmania Health Minister Guy BarnettWST members campaigned for the safeguarding of children and the banning of Puberty blockers in children. We also request a proper inquiry into Tasmania Gender clinics Letter from Dr Elizabeth Caballero 05.05.2024 Dear Health Minister Guy Barnett, I am writing… Read more: Inquiry into The Tasmanian Gender Service – Letters to Tasmania Health Minister Guy Barnett
- Conversion Practices Bill 2024 – Letter to Tasmania MPsDear Member of Tasmania Parliament, We would like to congratulate you on your success at the recent election and to wish you well as you assume your seat in the Tasmanian Parliament. We would like to alert you to a… Read more: Conversion Practices Bill 2024 – Letter to Tasmania MPs
- Chronology of Burnie Library Forum Cancellation – EmailsBelow are the details of our cancelled forum, originally scheduled for 21 March 2024 at the Burnie Library. The event was to present the latest developments from Europe regarding the use of puberty blockers and gender-affirming treatments in children and… Read more: Chronology of Burnie Library Forum Cancellation – Emails
- Open Letter to the Australian Human Rights CommissionIs the Australian Human Rights Commission conducting a witch-hunt? We are a group of civil society organisations, health practitioners, researchers, lawyers, writers and individuals, people of faith and atheists, from across the political spectrum. We are writing to express our… Read more: Open Letter to the Australian Human Rights Commission
- ABC Hobart Radio Interview with Louise Elliot – Email to Fiona CameronWomen Speak Tasmania letter to Fiona Cameron- ABC Ombudsman, with a complain about Leon Compton bias interview with Louise Elliot COMPLAINT: ABC Hobart Radio Leon Compton Interview with Louise Elliot We wish to make a complaint about the ABC Radio… Read more: ABC Hobart Radio Interview with Louise Elliot – Email to Fiona Cameron
- Open Letter to Board of Directors Equality AustraliaFrom: An Alliance of Australian lesbian, women’s and children’s rights organisations Dear Directors of the Board of Equality Australia, We the undersigned represent a broad alliance of lesbian and women’s rights organisations in Australia who have come together to invite… Read more: Open Letter to Board of Directors Equality Australia
- Women’s Rights Groups Call on Tasmania Government to Conduct Inquiry – Letter to Premier RockliffStanding for Women, Tasmania, in collaboration with an alliance of women’s, lesbians’, and children’s human rights groups, has written to the Premier calling on his government to conduct a parliamentary inquiry into events leading up to and on the day… Read more: Women’s Rights Groups Call on Tasmania Government to Conduct Inquiry – Letter to Premier Rockliff
- Regarding Toilet Facilities at Schools and Drag Queen Storytime – Email to DECYPBelow are emails between Women Speak Tasmania and the Department of Education, Children and Young People, with regards of Department policy on new unisex bathrooms at schools and Drag Queen storytime Letter from Ellen Thorne 26.02.23 Good afternoon, I am… Read more: Regarding Toilet Facilities at Schools and Drag Queen Storytime – Email to DECYP
- ABC Radio Breakfast Ryk Goddard – Email to Fiona CameronDear Fiona, Thank you for your reply and I now have found the time to submit another complaint to you. My complaint concerns several matters. Firstly: Regarding ABC Radio Breakfast host Ryk Goddard’s Breakfast show on Tuesday 14th February at… Read more: ABC Radio Breakfast Ryk Goddard – Email to Fiona Cameron
- ABC Biased Reportage on Gender Identity Law Reforms – Email to the ABC Fiona CameronBelow is a series of emails to Fiona Cameron, where WST comments about the ABC biased reporting on gender identity law reforms. Letter from Isla MacGregor 15.11.22 Dear Fiona, Complaint: ABC Tasmania biased reportage on gender identity law reforms I… Read more: ABC Biased Reportage on Gender Identity Law Reforms – Email to the ABC Fiona Cameron
- ABC Lack of Reporting on Gender Debate – Email to Marcus CheekBelow is a series of emails sent by Women Speak Tasmania to Marcus Cheek, in our efforts to make him aware of bias reporting on the ABC Letter from Isla MacGregor 18.08.22 Dear Marcus, I would like to draw your… Read more: ABC Lack of Reporting on Gender Debate – Email to Marcus Cheek
- Inquiry into Tasmania Gender Service – Letter to Children’s Commissioner Leanne McLeanExchange of emails between Isla MacGregor, member of Women Speak Tasmania and Children’s Commissioner Leanne McLean Letter from Isla MacGregor 18.08.22 Dear Leanne, Re: Inquiry into Tasmania Gender Service following closure of Tavistock Gender Clinic Women Speak Tasmania are writing… Read more: Inquiry into Tasmania Gender Service – Letter to Children’s Commissioner Leanne McLean
- Seek Corrections and Apology from Mercury journalist Kenji Sato for Incorrect Reporting – Email to Editor Jenna CairneyDear Editor Jenna Cairney, We seek both corrections and an apology from Mercury journalist Kenji Sato for his factually incorrect, biased and possibly defamatory reporting in the article titled ‘Offensive’ anti-trans forum sparks outrage’ published in the Mercury on 4… Read more: Seek Corrections and Apology from Mercury journalist Kenji Sato for Incorrect Reporting – Email to Editor Jenna Cairney
- Request to Include Protections for Females on the Grounds of Biological ‘sex’ in the Anti-Discrimination Act – Letter to Elise ArcherWST representatives sent a letter to Tasmania Attorney General Elise Archer requesting to include protections for females on the grounds of biological ‘sex’ in the Anti-Discrimination Act Dear Attorney General Elise Archer, We are writing to formally request that the… Read more: Request to Include Protections for Females on the Grounds of Biological ‘sex’ in the Anti-Discrimination Act – Letter to Elise Archer
- Open letter to Hobart City Council Aldermen Holly EwinWomen Speak Tasmania is writing to you regarding the Salamanca Market Facebook posting on Sunday 10 February which stated, among other things, that … ‘The City of Hobart have been made aware of a group that were distributing anti-transgender materials… Read more: Open letter to Hobart City Council Aldermen Holly Ewin