Author: Rodney Croome

Tasmania urged to follow ACT on intersex surgery ban

Tasmanian advocates have called on the state to follow the ACT’s lead by banning unnecessary, non-consenting medical interventions on children with innate variations of sex characteristics. Simone-lisa Anderson, the Tasmanian representative on Intersex Peer Support Australia, said, “Today is a monumental day for human rights protections.” “The ACT government has passed legislation to protect people […]

LGB group’s anti-trans billboard antithesis of Pride Month

Equality Tasmania says an anti-trans billboard in Glenorchy has no place in an inclusive Tasmania.  The billboard reads “Let Kids be Kids” and was erected by LGB Tasmania for Pride Month. LGB Tasmania is a group that excludes trans and gender diverse people.  Equality Tasmania spokesperson, Rose Boccalatte, said,  “Research consistently shows that trans and gender […]