Tag: 2020
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Tasmanian Awards for Disservice to Free Speech
On International Human Rights Day 2020, Women Speak Tasmania presents the first of our: TASMANIAN AWARDS FOR DISSERVICE TO FREE SPEECH. Our awards go to: * UTAS Tasmanian Law Reform Institute – for refusing to allow Women Speak Tasmania to speak at a forum on gender reforms, and failing to consult with women’s groups (like…
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Call for Tasmanian Law Reform Institute to Rewrite Conversion Practices Issue Paper
Women Speak Tasmania have today contacted Dr Brendan Gogarty, Director of the Tasmanian Law Reform Institute requesting that the recently released Issues Paper ‘Conversion Practices: Law Reform Options for Tasmania’ be withdrawn and revised. https://www.utas.edu.au/law-reform/news-and-events/tlri-news/conversion-practices The decision yesterday in the UK High Court case of Keira Bell, Sue Evans and Mrs A regarding use of…
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Discrimination complaint over transgender, female changerooms remarks against senator dropped
A discrimination complaint against Tasmanian Senator Claire Chandler over her comments on female change rooms and transgender women has been dropped. A discrimination complaint against Tasmanian Senator Claire Chandler over her comments on female change rooms and transgender women has been dropped. The complainant contacted Equal Opportunity Tasmania today to withdraw the complaint, after a…
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Analysis from the AIHW Report “Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence in Australia”Â
Summary of Contents The report presents comprehensive data on family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV) in Australia, covering prevalence, demographics, impacts, and service responses. It draws on police records, hospitalisations, victimisation surveys, and specialist support services. Key themes: Relevant Statistics on Sexual Assault Women & Girls Men & Boys Children & Adolescents Key Takeaways Australian…
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Analysis of Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987 (as compiled to 2018)
What the Act Is About This law requires certain Commonwealth authorities (public bodies and government-owned corporations with 40+ employees) to develop and implement Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs. Its purpose is to ensure women and other designated groups have fair access to employment, free from discrimination. Key Definitions (relevant to women) How the Act Works…
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Northern Territory Submission on Birth Certificate Sex Law Reform (2018)
In 2018, Women Speak Tasmania made its first formal policy submission to an Australian parliamentary inquiry, contributing to the Northern Territory’s consideration of reforms to birth registration laws. The inquiry examined proposed changes to the registration of sex on birth certificates through the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018. These…
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Book: Gender Dysphoria In Children And Young People
Overview of the Book Title: Gender Dysphoria in Children and Young People: Collected Papers on the Psychology, Sociology and Ethics of Gender TransitionAuthor: Dr. Dianna T. Kenny, PhD — a Professor of Psychology (formerly at the University of Sydney), clinician, psychotherapist, and expert in child and adolescent mental health. Publication Date: February 28, 2020Publisher: Scholars’…