Tag: 2024
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Freedom of speech IS a responsibility
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…
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Free Speech Essential in a Democracy
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…
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Puberty Suppression for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria and the Child’s Right to an Open Future
Right to “Open future” is most consistent with letting children become adults before proceeding with gender transition, conclude study authors A new peer-reviewed article published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior examines the clinical and ethical implications of puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria through the lens of “the child’s right to an open future.” As…
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Chronology of Burnie Library Forum cancellation
Below are the details to our cancelled forum at the Burnie Library on the 21st March 2024, which was about the latest details coming from Europe in relation to the use of puberty blockers and gender affirming care in children and young people and detailed information from the UK government CASS Review *Personal emails and phone numbers…
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Tasmania will this coming week face its free speech litmus test
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in NewsFree speech is a keystone right – all other rights flow from it, from freedom of association, religion, and even the right to a fair trial. It has played a vital part in our Tasmanian democracy these past hundred years. Which is why it is strange that the idea is now under attack all across…
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Women’s team with five trans players dominates women’s football tournament
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An amateur women’s football team featuring five transgender players has ignited controversy after absolutely dominating a women’s competition in Sydney. A Sydney women’s soccer team which features five transgender players has sparked controversy after dominating the North West Sydney League pre-season Beryl Ackroyd Cup. The Flying Bats Women’s Soccer Club claimed the $1000 prize after…
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Forum: Puberty Blockers – The 21st Century global medical scandal
Women Speak Tasmania members organised a Forum in Burnie Library to warn parents of the risks of the use of puberty blockers in gender medicine. But the library cancelled WST’s booking on Monday morning, saying that the content of the forum did not meet the library’s policy on supporting diversity and inclusion. In a letter…
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‘Worst attack on free speech’ as library cancels gender medicine forum
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A feminist group opposed to trans ideology is claiming censorship after the Burnie Library cancelled a forum organised for Thursday to discuss the use of puberty blockers in Tasmania. Women Speak Tasmania (WST) spokesperson Isla MacGregor said the forum was organised to warn parents of the risks of the use of gender medicine. But the…
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Candidates back Inquiries into Tasmanian Gender Service and Sex Self ID laws
Women Speak Tasmania are pleased to announce that in response to a questionnaire (see below) sent to all candidates the following 16 Independent and Shooters, Fishers, and Farmers Party of Tasmania (SFFPT) candidates have backed the urgent establishment of Parliamentary Inquiries into the Tasmanian Gender Service and Sex Self ID Laws: Ind Louise Elliot, Phillip…
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Open Letter to the Australian Human Rights Commission
Is 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 deep alarm at the Australian Human Rights Commission’s current project aimed at “mapping” alleged threats…