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Minister for Women Says Debate on Bill That Defines Gender Too Harmful for Senate

Labor’s Katy Gallagher explained her government’s reason for blocking One Nation’s attempt to reinstate the definition of ’man‘ and ’woman' into law.
Minister for Women Says Debate on Bill That Defines Gender Too Harmful for Senate
Signage denoting a unisex bathroom can be seen at Melbourne Airport, Australia, on Oct. 31, 2023. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
9/17/2024|Updated: 9/17/2024
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Labor’s Minister for Women Katy Gallagher has defended the decision to block a proposed bill from One Nation that reinstates the traditional definition of “man” and “woman” into the country’s law—saying debate could cause “harm” to young people.

On Sept. 17, One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson raised the issue of her Sex Discrimination Amendment (Acknowledging Biological Reality) Bill 2024, which was voted down last week at the first reading stage by Labor, the Greens, and independent Senator David Pocock.
Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
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