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Australian Human Rights Commissioner Says Pregnancy Protections Available for Transgenders

‘If someone is treated unfairly on the basis of pregnancy or potential pregnancy, then that is unlawful discrimination,’ said Anna Cody.
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A sign indicating an 'all gender' facility at Sydney Airport in Australia on Oct. 12, 2025. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
5/27/2026|Updated: 5/27/2026
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Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner has faced questions over whether transgenders can become pregnant and face discrimination during job interviews.

At a recent Senate Estimates hearing, Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash asked Commissioner Anna Cody how pregnancy-related protections under the Sex Discrimination Act apply to transgender women.

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Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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