FOUR POINT PLAN TO STOP ANTI-TRANS HATE
Just.Equal Australia will be seeking commitments from all parties and independents for a four point plan to protect trans and gender diverse Australians from an increase in hate under US President-elect, Donald Trump.
Just.Equal spokesperson and veteran trans community advocate, Sally Goldner, said,
“It is likely that Trump’s hate-fuelled anti-trans agenda will stir up hatred here in Australia.”
“We will seek commitments from all parties and candidates to a four point plan which we believe will help protect trans and gender diverse people from any hate campaigns.”
The initiatives are:
Hate speech laws
- Comprehensive national laws to prohibit vilification and bullying conduct based on gender identity as well as other attributes not already covered
Education campaigns
- Government funded ad campaigns telling the truth about the lives and aspirations of trans and gender diverse Australians
Leadership
- Party leaders speaking out against anti-trans hate speech, abuse and violence
Mental health support
- Funding to ensure trans and gender diverse-inclusive mental health services
Ms Goldner went on to say,
“The four point plan will be part of a broader set of commitments on trans and LGBTIQA+ issues that we will seek ahead of the next election.”
“These will include gender affirming care covered on Medicare, funding to improve trans health outcomes and reduce wait times for affirming care, and best-practice self-identification and anti-discrimination laws across the nation.”
“We are disappointed the current Government has not already undertaken the initiatives we seek.”
“Our hope is that by highlighting how we keep trans and gender diverse people safe from hate we can prompt others to take the threat to TGD people more seriously, and to value us equally to all other Australians.”
For a copy of this statement on the web, click here
For more information contact Sally Goldner on 0407 946 242.
