Women Speak Tasmania actively engages with politicians and government bodies to ensure women’s rights are upheld and strengthened.
- Reforming the Anti-Discrimination Act: Why We Asked the Attorney-General to Add “Sex” to the LawOn 15 December 2025, Women Speak Tasmania met with the Tasmanian Attorney-General, the Hon. Guy Barnett MP, to discuss a matter we believe is fundamental to the safety, dignity and legal recognition of women and girls in this state. At… Read more: Reforming the Anti-Discrimination Act: Why We Asked the Attorney-General to Add “Sex” to the Law
- How Tasmania’s Sex Self-ID Laws Were Passed: A Timeline of Events, Key Players, and Missing VoicesTasmania’s “sex self-identification” reforms – introduced between 2018 and 2019 – fundamentally reshaped how sex and gender are recognised in law. They also triggered one of the most significant debates on women’s rights, safeguarding, and democratic process that our state… Read more: How Tasmania’s Sex Self-ID Laws Were Passed: A Timeline of Events, Key Players, and Missing Voices
- Women Speak Tasmania Discusses Community Engagement with Burnie MayorWomen Speak Tasmania recently met with Mayor Brumby to discuss community engagement and social inclusion policy. During the meeting, Mayor Brumby made it clear that she does not want Burnie to be seen as a “bigoted city.” We raised concerns… Read more: Women Speak Tasmania Discusses Community Engagement with Burnie Mayor
- Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds: Questions of Integrity and Public TrustThe Office of Lord Mayor carries a fundamental duty of honesty, transparency, and respect for the law. Yet the conduct of Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds raises serious concerns about her integrity and suitability to hold this trusted position. Correspondence… Read more: Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds: Questions of Integrity and Public Trust
- Advocating for the Repeal of the Sex Self-ID laws: Presentation of our Dossier to the Attorney-GeneralOn January 20, 2025, Women Speak Tasmania members presented a comprehensive Dossier to the Tasmanian Attorney-General, Guy Barnett, detailing the adverse impacts of Tasmania’s sex self-identification laws on women, girls, families, and LGB individuals. Key Findings of the Dossier The… Read more: Advocating for the Repeal of the Sex Self-ID laws: Presentation of our Dossier to the Attorney-General
- Restoring Biological Reality in Tasmanian Law: Ivan Dean’s AmendmentsThe Justice and Related Legislation (Marriage Amendments) Bill 2018 – Amendments by Ivan Dean aimed to roll back Tasmania’s radical gender reforms and restore clarity, honesty, and fairness in law. What the Amendments Do Why This Matters Tasmania’s gender reforms… Read more: Restoring Biological Reality in Tasmanian Law: Ivan Dean’s Amendments
- The Apology That Never Happened: Hobart Council’s Hollow Response to Louise ElliottWhat the Video Shows The video captures Hobart City Council’s Special Meeting on 3 July 2024, where a formal apology was delivered to Councillor Louise Elliott following evidence of discrimination against her. Councillor Elliott had been previously denied access to… Read more: The Apology That Never Happened: Hobart Council’s Hollow Response to Louise Elliott
- Tasmania’s Conversion Practices Bill 2024: A Threat to Evidence-Based Care for ChildrenThe Tasmanian Government is planning to introduced the Justice Miscellaneous (Conversion Practices) Bill 2024, framing it as a measure to end harmful “conversion therapy.” While no one disputes the need to prevent coercive practices aimed at erasing sexual orientation, this… Read more: Tasmania’s Conversion Practices Bill 2024: A Threat to Evidence-Based Care for Children
- Transgender Flags Flown at Hobart Town Hall during “Gender Identity in Law” ForumDuring the Coalition for Biological Reality Forum “Gender Identity in Law” at Hobart Town Hall on 26 February 2022, transgender flags were flown from the building. The display raised immediate questions in Council meetings about who had authorised the decision.… Read more: Transgender Flags Flown at Hobart Town Hall during “Gender Identity in Law” Forum
- Bias Against Gender-Critical Women in Hobart City CouncilWomen Speak Tasmania, along with other gender-critical community members, has repeatedly faced hostility and bias within Hobart City Council. In 2019, Hobart City Councillor Holly Ewin used her Facebook page to describe members of Women Speak Tasmania as “Nazis,” “white… Read more: Bias Against Gender-Critical Women in Hobart City Council