Tag: Tasmania
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The world v Trent Aitken: Hundreds across the globe take on boy from Burnie
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in NewsMore than 700 people, from all corners of the globe, have called for a controversial Burnie councillor to resign. The petition, which garnered 749 signatures, called Councillor Trent Aitken “to resign his position” effective immediately upon the tabling of the petition. It was in response to “recent actions of hate speech, bullying and anti-discrimination on social media“,…
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Mercury reportage Dr Julie Sladden
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Email sent to Robert Inglis on 19.06.25 Dear 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 reach you in time for your story? You…
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Controversial Liberal candidate Julie Sladden should be dismissed, Labor says
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in NewsA Liberal candidate for the seat of Bass should have her party membership revoked, according to a Labor MLC A controversial Liberal candidate has been accused of previously campaigning against her own party, which Labor claims should be grounds for her dismissal. Julie Sladden has again been preselected to run for the Liberals in Bass,…
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Tasmanian Doctors Julie Sladden and Rachel Bradley join national call to halt gender affirming interventions for gender distressed youth
Tasmanian Doctors Julie Sladden and Rachel Bradley join national call to halt gender affirming interventions for gender distressed youth WST congratulate Tasmanian Doctors Julie Sladden and Rachel Bradley for signing an Open Letter calling for the halt of gender affirming interventions for gender distressed youth. The Open Letter signed by over 100 clinicians calls on…
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June in Hobart a Women Speak Tasmania meeting
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Report from WST meeting 1 June 2025 from Neve. Women Speak Tasmania is active in standing up for women’s rights, children’s rights and the rights of lesbian and gay people. It was a good meeting. No, actually, it was a great meeting. Too often we forget the power of community and connection. A sizable gathering…
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Family Planning Tasmania, Letter to CEO Lalla Mackenzie
Dear 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 the program aligns with: Our query relates specifically to how your organisation teaches the concept…
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Women’s rights forum held at Devonport RSL a free speech victory
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The Devonport RSL is to be congratulated for standing up for freedom of speech following from Women Speak Tasmania’s forum held at the Devonport RSL on the evening of 7 May “Women’s Rights in the Modern World,”. The WST forum this week marks a significant milestone in Australia for Women’s rights groups with the Devonport…
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Welcome to the Forum: “Women’s Rights in the Modern World”
On 7 May 2025, members of Women Speak Tasmania held a private forum titled “Women’s Rights in the Modern World” at the Devonport RSL. This event marks a significant milestone for women’s rights advocacy in Australia, as the Devonport RSL, a veterans’ charity, became the first independent venue in the country to stand firm in…
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A Victory for Common Sense: Women Speak Tasmania Welcomes ChatGPT’s Reference to Our Science-Based Content
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By Women Speak Tasmania In an era defined by rapid information exchange—and, regrettably, by the swift spread of misinformation—Women Speak Tasmania (“WST”) is proud to celebrate a significant milestone: the fact that leading artificial intelligences, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, are now drawing on our evidence-based, level-headed analysis to enrich their responses. This development represents not only…
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Councillor crackdown: Laws to remove problematic members to be introduced
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in NewsLocal Government Minister Kerry Vincent says draft legislation to crack down on councillor misconduct, which includes their removal by an independent tribunal, will soon be released to the public. There has been debate over a number of years that the rules governing councillor misconduct are sufficient and penalties for code of conduct breaches are insufficient.…