Unfair for Women to Shoulder Struggles of Trans Sportspeople: Aussie Christian Activist

Unfair for Women to Shoulder Struggles of Trans Sportspeople: Aussie Christian Activist
Penn Quakers transgender swimmer Lia Thomas holds a trophy after finishing first in the 500 freestyle at the NCAA Womens Swimming & Diving Championships at Georgia Tech. Brett Davis/USA Today Sports
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An Australian Christian activist has argued that it’s not fair that biological women with sporting ambitions are being forced to shoulder the gender struggles of trans athletes.

Martyn Iles, the managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby, said a man who “takes advantage and causes injustice for women” should be held responsible regardless of whether “he’s struggling with himself or if he has a complicated history.”

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Nina Nguyen is a reporter based in Sydney. She covers Australian news with a focus on social, cultural, and identity issues. She is fluent in Vietnamese. Contact her at [email protected].
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