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Jayne hid who she was for years. Now she's speaking out against trans health study

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 2d

We just added a new article! - QNews - Jayne is setting the record straight on her childhood & conversion therapy
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Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 3d

We just added a new article! - ABC News - Jayne hid who she was for years. Now she's speaking out against trans health study
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A decades-old psychiatric study is influencing current debates over transgender youth health care. But a new analysis led by a survivor says the findings were deeply harmful and dangerously misleading.

New Australian report says UK's Cass Review should not guide care for trans young people

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Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 3d

We just added a new article! - OUTInPerth - New Australian report says UK’s Cass Review should not guide care for trans young people
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Australian researchers argue that the UK's Cass Review is deeply flawed.

Victorian Liberals say prison policy on gender should be reviewed

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Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 3d

We just added a new article! - OUTInPerth - Victorian Liberals say prison policy on gender should be reviewed
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Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin says a Liberal government would have a strict policy on the placement of transgender prisoners.

NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner raises concern over anti-trans protest

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 4d

We just added a new article! - OUTInPerth - NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner raises concern over anti-trans protest
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The commissioner says the unauthorised protest may have broken the state's anti-discrimination laws

Kirralie Smith from Binary vows to take her fight to the High Court

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 8d

We just added a new article! - Kirralie Smith from Binary vows to take her fight to the High Court
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Kirralie Smith has announced she'll be applying to the High Court to attempt to have her two year Apprehended Violence Order overturned.

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 8d

We just added a new article! - QNews - Tasmania launches trans and gender diverse campaign to reduce stigma
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Changes to NSW birth certificate rules embraced

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 14d

We just added a new article! - OUTInPerth - Changes to NSW birth certificate rules embraced
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Changes to New South Wales laws that make it easier for people to change their gender on birth certificates have been embraced.

Joe Ball and Vicki Ward to Launch Trans Month 2025 in Victoria - Star Observer

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 14d

We just added a new article! - Star Observer - Joe Ball and Vicki Ward to Launch Trans Month 2025 in Victoria
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Victorian LGBTIQA+ Commissioner Joe Ball & Minister for Equality Vicki Ward will join Transgender Victoria to launch Trans Month 2025.

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 14d

We just added a new article! - QNews - Get baking this Trans Month for ‘The Great Trans Cake-Off’
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Non-Binary Teacher Launches Landmark Case Against Catholic School Group Over Pronouns - Star Observer

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 15d

We just added a new article! - Star Observer - Non-Binary Teacher Launches Landmark Case Against Catholic School Group Over Pronouns
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A non-binary teacher in Melbourne has taken legal action against a Catholic school after being refused recognition of their gender identity.

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Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 15d

We just added a new article! - QNews - Tasmania introduces financial redress for gay & cross-dressing convictions
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Moira Deeming Spouts Falsities About Trans Women In Sports At Liberal Conference - Star Observer

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 23d

We just added a new article! - Star Observer - Moira Deeming Spouts Falsities About Trans Women In Sports At Liberal Conference
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Victorian MP Moira Deeming has made multiple false claims while speaking in favour of a motion restricting trans women from women's sports.

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 24d

We just added a new article! - QNews - Liberal Party back trans ban ‘protecting sport for women & girls’
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Professor Paula Gerber puts forward the case for trans protections

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 24d

We just added a new article! - OUTInPerth - Professor Paula Gerber puts forward the case for trans protections
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Professor Paula Gerbe has published a new book that gives a concise breakdown and rebuttal of the arguments against transgender rights.

Lush partners with TransHub in support of trans and gender diverse Australians

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · Sep 9

We just added a new article! - OUTInPerth - Lush partners with TransHub in support of trans and gender diverse Australians
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TransHub is an ACON resource addressing the critical need for clear and accessible information on gender affirmation.

Transcend Australia is officially a teenager! - Transcend Australia

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · Sep 4

We just added a new article! - Transcend - Transcend Australia is officially a teenager!
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Founded in 2012 by Rebekah Robertson (she/her), proud mum of Georgie Stone (she/her), Transcend began as the first family support network of its kind in Aus ...

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · Sep 4

We just added a new article! - QNews - Lexi hopes ‘HOOPS’ shows the human side to trans people & sport
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2025 Victorian Trans Visibility Awards finalists announced

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · Sep 1

We just added a new article! - Lucy From Naarm - 2025 Victorian Trans Visibility Awards finalists announced
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Winners will be revealed at the Gender Revel Gala on the 7th of November

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · Aug 29

We just added a new article! - QNews - QLD community rally for reinstatement of gender-affirming care
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Trans Justice Group Rally Outside QLD Health Ministers Office - Star Observer

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · Aug 29

We just added a new article! - Star Observer - Trans Justice Group Rally Outside QLD Health Ministers Office
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On Friday a group of protestors organised by the Trans Justice Project gathered outside the office of QLD Health Minister Tim Nicholls.

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · Aug 29

We just added a new article! - QNews - Trans soccer player Riley Dennis shares story following vilification win
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Gender-affirming surgeries may be added to Medicare – but the evidence is still being reviewed

Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · Aug 29

We just added a new article! - The Conversation - Gender-affirming surgeries may be added to Medicare – but the evidence is still being reviewed
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Without rebates, surgeries for trans people can cost between $20,000 and $100,000.

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Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · Aug 27

We just added a new article! - QNews - Anti-trans activist Kirralie Smith guilty of unlawful vilification (twice)
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