Senator Defends Suspended Councillor Who Spoke Out on Transgender Issues

Ms. Elliot has been accused of inciting hatred for saying ’transwomen are transwoman and remain biological men.'

2/5/2024|Updated: 2/5/2024

United Australia Senator Ralph Babet has defended Hobart City Councillor Louise Elliot, a women’s rights activist, recently suspended from Hobart City Council.

Senator Babet said Ms. Elliot was suspended for “speaking in defense of women’s rights” at an event organised by outspoken activist, Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, also known as Posie Parker.

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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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