Is the Transgender Debate a ‘Culture War’ Issue or Does It Matter to Broader Society?

The transgender debate is often categorised as a niche or ‘culture war’ political issue irrelevant to mainstream Australians.

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What is a woman?

This seemingly simple question has echoed through political circles for months and years, but is often branded a “culture war” issue not important enough to win over voters.