Paula Gerber

6 days ago | womensagenda.com.au | Paula Gerber

When the UK’s Supreme Court ruled last month that the terms “sex”, “man” and “woman” refer exclusively to “biological sex” in its Equality Act,  thereby excluding trans people, it sent shockwaves around the world. Trans women understandably feel threatened with the decision sparking widespread protests in the UK. In Australia, the decision inflamed tensions between groups such as Let Women Speak and pro-trans activists, who were recently involved in violent clashes in the Melbourne CBD.

Aug 22, 2024 | tolerance.ca | Paula Gerber

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Aug 22, 2024 | thebulletin.net.au | Paula Gerber

Written by Paula Gerber, Professor of Human Rights Law, Monash University It’s been a case closely watched by the transgender community and legal minds alike. Today in the Federal Court of Australia, a judge ruled in favour[1] of trans woman Roxanne Tickle in her anti-discrimination case against a social media app. Much of proceedings have centred around what constitutes a woman under Australian law, and whether someone’s sex can be changed.

Jun 4, 2024 | dailybulletin.com.au | Paula Gerber

Australia is the only Western democracy that does not have a national Human Rights Act, but this may be about to change. After an inquiry lasting more than a year, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights has just delivered its report to parliament. The report sets out 17 recommendations, including that “the government introduce legislation to establish a Human Rights Act”. The report is a comprehensive 486 pages.

May 31, 2024 | theconversation.com | Paula Gerber |Melissa Castan

Australia is the only Western democracy that does not have a national Human Rights Act, but this may be about to change. After an inquiry lasting more than a year, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights has just delivered its report to parliament. The report sets out 17 recommendations, including that “the government introduce legislation to establish a Human Rights Act”. The report is a comprehensive 486 pages.