Opinion

Australian Parliament Votes for More Fatherless Children

Equal shared parental responsibility after divorce has been removed.

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Australian Parliament Votes for More Fatherless Children — A girl waves as her father looks on from a park overlooking Sydney Harbour in Australia, on Dec. 29, 2021. Jenny Evans/Getty Images

Bettina Arndt

10/24/2023|Updated: 10/25/2023

Commentary

Oct. 19 was a dark day in Australia’s social history—our Parliament voted for more fatherless children.

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Bettina Arndt

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Bettina Arndt is an Australian writer and social commentator on gender issues. She was the country’s first sex therapist and feminist, before focusing on men’s rights. She has authored several books and has written for major newspaper titles, magazines, and has featured regularly on television. She received the Order of Australia in 2020 for her work in promoting gender equity through advocacy for men. Find her online at her blog, BettinaArndt.substack.com.

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