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Australian Senate Gags Debate on Bill to Define a Man and Woman

Labor and the Greens argued debate would hurt children who identify as trans.
Australian Senate Gags Debate on Bill to Define a Man and Woman
Symbols for male and female in a hardware store in Western Australia on July 13, 2025. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
8/4/2025|Updated: 8/4/2025
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Labor and the Greens have blocked debate on legislation that would have provided a clear definition of a man and a woman in Australia.

Liberal Senator Alex Antic introduced the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Restoring Biological Definitions) Act 2025 at the end of the recent parliamentary session.

Monica O’Shea
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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