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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.'
Senator Defends Suspended Councillor Who Spoke Out on Transgender Issues
The annual New York City Pride March in New York City on June 25, 2023. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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.

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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