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  • Unsafe Women’s Toilets – Letter to Attorney General Guy Barnett

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    Recently a member of the public wrote to Attorney General Guy Barnett to share her experience in a public toilet Dear Attorney General, I believe you are currently looking into debate around different types of gender use in  public situations. I am particularly interested to see your findings as I am a retired teacher and…

  • The Louise Elliot Case: When a Public Authority Admitted Political Belief Discrimination

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    In 2023–2024, Hobart City Councillor Louise Elliot brought a significant anti-discrimination complaint against the Hobart City Council. The case centred on allegations that council staff prevented her from booking a public venue for a women’s rights event because of her political views on sex and gender issues. The matter ultimately led to multiple investigations, scrutiny…

  • Lawfare Against Cr Louise Elliot Enabled by Bureaucrats 

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    Elected representatives should be able to discuss matters of public policy — particularly contentious issues involving women’s rights, child safeguarding, and legislation — without facing prolonged legal processes for expressing political opinions. Regardless of where one stands on debates surrounding gender identity, the use of anti-discrimination complaints against elected officials raises important questions about freedom…

  • Comments on the Tasmanian DECYP Respectful Relationships Education Foundation–Year 6

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    The Tasmanian Department of Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) has developed a Respectful Relationships Education package for children from Foundation through Year 6. On first glance, the program looks positive—focusing on kindness, empathy, inclusion and teaching children how to stay safe. But a closer reading reveals some worrying gaps in safeguarding, and creeping use…

  • Comments on the Tasmanian DECYP Respectful Relationships and Consent in the Early Years

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    The Respectful Relationships and Consent in the Early Years document contains some useful material for teachers. However, a close reading – along with an examination of the links embedded within it – shows that the resource is underpinned by gender ideology. It is written on the assumption that this ideology is universally accepted and uncontroversial,…

  • Gender Ideology Indoctrination in Tasmanian Schools – Case Studies

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    Parents across Tasmania are raising serious concerns about the content being delivered to children in schools. Recent reports suggest that some educational materials are embedding “gender ideology” into the curriculum, leaving families worried about the appropriateness and influence of these lessons. Allegations from Parents Screenshots shared by concerned parents reveal that students are being exposed…

  • Women Speak Tasmania Conference 2024 – Westbury

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    Women Speak Tasmania held its three-day conference in Westbury from 20–22 November 2024, bringing together members from across the state for planning, reflection, advocacy, and fellowship. The conference began as a member-led initiative inspired by Emma, who recognised the value of bringing our members together in person. Living in different parts of Tasmania can make…

  • Gender and Sexuality Inclusive Language – UTAS Ethics Committee

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    In October 2024, members of the University of Tasmania’s Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) received an email titled “Gender and Sexuality Inclusive Language – Guidelines.” The email, sent by Cynthia A. Awruch (Manager Research Ethics), was blunt: “It is the University of Tasmania’s policy for all researchers to use inclusive language in their research and…

  • Analysis of Year 11–12 “Respectful Relationships Education: Teaching and Learning Package”

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    Analysis and summary of the Year 11–12 “Respectful Relationships Education: Teaching and Learning Package,” with a focus on content involving sexuality and porn that could raise safeguarding concerns for this age group. Summary of contents Where “gender ideology”–adjacent content appears Scenarios and role-plays involving sexuality/porn These activities are explicit and may warrant careful safeguarding controls:…

  • Analysis of Year 7–10 “Respectful Relationships Education: Teaching & Learning Package”

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    Analysis and summary of the Year 7–10 “Respectful Relationships Education: Teaching & Learning Package” with a focus on content related to gender ideology–adjacent content, any porn/sexting material, and specific role-plays/scenarios that could raise child-safeguarding issues. Summary Where gender ideology–adjacent content appears Pornography/sexting content (with concrete classroom examples) Role-plays and scenarios that may challenge safeguarding Safeguarding…