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Tasmania

Minister for Women joins voices against Tas bill to ban trans women from sports

March 11, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

"Divisive, hurtful, and utterly unnecessary.”

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Tagged discrimination, Dr Charlie Burton, Equality Tasmania, gender, Hobart, Kristie Johnstone, Madeleine Ogilvie, News, parliament, sport, sports, trans, trans women, transphobia, womenLeave a comment
National, Tasmania

Morrison supports banning trans women from sports

February 23, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The Prime Minister has backed a “terrific” move to exclude trans women.

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Tagged Claire Chandler, discrimination, Dr Charlie Burton, Equality Tasmania, gender, government, Hobart, law, News, protest, Scott Morrison, sport, trans, trans women, womenLeave a comment
Victoria

Richmond AFLW players to debut rainbow Pride Guernsey this weekend

January 18, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“This jumper is about pride and the community.”

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Tagged AFLW, Brendon Gale, Katie Brennan, Matthew Chan, Midsumma Festival, News, Pride, Sarah Hosking, sport, Switchboard VictoriaLeave a comment
International, National

Josh Cavallo would fear for his safety as a gay footballer in Qatar

November 10, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The Socceroo said he would be afraid to travel to the World Cup.

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Tagged FIFA World Cup, football, homophobia, Josh Cavallo, News, Qatar, sportLeave a comment
National, South Australia

Josh Cavallo comes out as first openly gay Socceroo

October 27, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“I couldn't be happier with my decision to come out.”

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Tagged Adelaide United, Andy Brennan, Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations, Beau Newell, coming out, Darryl O’Donnell, football, Josh Cavallo, News, Pride Cup, Pride in Sport, Socceroos, sportLeave a comment
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International

Olympic trans rules update pushed back as weightlifter Hubbard retires

October 8, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The review of IOC inclusion policies has been delayed until next year.

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Tagged Dr Richard Budgett, International Olympic Committee, Laurel Hubbard, News, Olympics, sport, trans, University of OtagoLeave a comment
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International

International Olympic Committee flags changes to trans inclusion rules

August 4, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“The threat to women’s sport has probably been overstated.”

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Tagged Dr Richard Budgett, International Olympic Committee, Laurel Hubbard, News, Olympics, sport, transLeave a comment
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International

Canadian Quinn set to be first openly trans, non-binary Olympic medallist

August 4, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The soccer midfielder is set to take home a medal after this week’s final.

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Tagged Alana Smith, Chelsea Wolfe, discrimination, International Weightlifting Federation, Laurel Hubbard, News, non-binary, Olympics, Quinn, soccer, sport, transLeave a comment
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International

Laurel Hubbard to make history as first out trans Olympian

July 19, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The athlete has fought for acceptance in women’s weightlifting.

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Tagged human rights, International Olympic Committee, International Weightlifting Federation, Japan, Laurel Hubbard, News, Olympics, sport, Thomas Bach, Tokyo, trans, weightliftingLeave a comment
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Uncategorized

Disgraced rugby player Israel Folau attempting amateur comeback

May 22, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The former Wallaby announced he will sign to an amateur club after he was sacked in 2019 for homophobia.

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Tagged Clive Palmer, homophobia, Israel Folau, News, Queensland, religion, rugby, social media, sport, transphobiaLeave a comment
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National

Pride Cup celebrates eight years of promoting diversity in sport

May 2, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

"Pride Cup is not just about celebrating Pride out on the sporting field."

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Tagged Erik Denison, homophobia, James Lolicato, Monash University, News, Pride Cup, research, sport, studyLeave a comment
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New South Wales

Mark Latham accuses trans ‘blokes in skirts’ of ‘bashing up women’

March 31, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The One Nation NSW leader has lashed out about trans people and ‘identity politics’.

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Tagged gender, janet rice, Malcolm Roberts, Mark Latham, News, One Nation, politics, school, sport, Trans Day of Visibility, transphobiaLeave a comment
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Tasmania

Trans advocate Martine Delaney inducted to Tas Honour Roll of Women

March 15, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The sporting trailblazer has been honoured for her work for the community.

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Tagged activism, equality, gender, marriage equality, Martine Delaney, Matty Wright, News, Rodney Croome, sport, Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women, trans, womenLeave a comment
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National

Almost half of young LGBTIQ+ people quit team sport: study

March 8, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Only 6% of the LGBTIQ+ community currently play a team sport.

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National

AFL to face legal action over new trans player policy

January 25, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Footballer Hannah Mouncey has vowed to fight the league’s decision.

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New South Wales

Sydney women’s baths continue to discriminate against trans swimmers

January 13, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

"Coogee women’s baths are actively excluding trans women."

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Tagged Coogee, discrimination, McIver's Ladies Baths, News, social media, sport, swimming, Sydney, trans, transphobia, womenLeave a comment

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