Women Speak Tasmania

Category: Letters to the Editor

  • Tickle vs Giggle

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    On Tuesday 9 April 2024 an extremely important court case for women in Australia and all over the world started in the Federal Court in Sydney. It is the first case to arise which tests the change to the law brought in by the Gillard Government in 2013 which allows men to change their sex…

  • The Importance of freedom of speech 

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    Equality Tasmania calls journalist Benjamin Seeder article in the Examiner bias, putting in doubt his journalistic integrity when the opposite could not be more true. At this moment when many are afraid to raise their voices for fear of offending and reputation cancelation, he raises his. Robust debate and the exchange of ideas no matter…

  • Freedom of speech IS a responsibility

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    Ben Seeder (Examiner March 31) has successfully covered an issue that all too often is not reported by Tasmanian media. After all, journalism is about having the tenacity and courage to report fairly and impartially in the public interest, even when political lobby groups, political or corporate bodies may become legally exposed or offended by…

  • Free Speech Essential in a Democracy

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    I wish to express my concern regarding a recent letter to the Editor by Equality Tasmania which criticises journalist Ben Seeder.  In a democratic society, free speech is not only a fundamental right but also underpins our democracy. It must be said that regarding the impact of gender ideology, women and children have borne the brunt of this worldwide and…

  • Children Deserve Protection, Not Rushed Medical Transition

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    Mr Haneveer’s ill-informed assumptions in his editorial (The Examiner, June 14, 2023) are disappointing. Firstly, Mr Haneveer claims the “Let Kids Be Kids” billboard is about “promoting hate bred from ignorance”, yet he provides no evidence to support this serious accusation. How can anyone reasonably infer an “underlying message” of hate from the simple and…

  • A feminist critique

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    International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on this date to acknowledge the gains made by women in their struggle for rights. It is a time to reflect on the challenges ahead of us in these times of global uncertainty. Feminist are committed to centering women at the core of our struggle. Increasing poverty and…

  • Women need voice

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    The debate over the religious freedom Bill was poorly timed as it should have followed on from a Bill on amendments to the Federal Sex Discrimination Act to properly define the definition of woman and man. Fortunately, Senator Claire Chandler’s Bill for amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act to save women sports will be debated…

  • Attack on Women’s Rights

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    Women Speak Tasmania representatives met with Honourable Sue Hickey Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly to discuss our concerns about Labor and Greens fast tracking of reforms to changes to the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act. Coincidentally The Mercury published a Letter to the Editor from Isla MacGregor outlining the implications of proposed…