Just.Equal Australia has called for a trans and gender diverse advisory committee to Federal Cabinet following Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese's, repeated failure to defend trans women in an interview with controversial British broadcaster, Piers Morgan.

 

Mr Albanese failed to state trans women are women when asked by Mr Morgan to define a woman, and seemed to endorse recent decisions by some sports codes to exclude trans women from elite competition.

 

This is not the first time Mr Albanese has failed to defend trans women.

 

Just.Equal Australia spokesperson, Sally Goldner, said,

 

"Trans and gender diverse Australians need a Prime Minister who will defend them, not one who sucks up to right-wing provocateurs."

 

"Just.Equal Australia calls on this Government to set up an advisory committee led by trans and gender diverse people with direct access to Cabinet."

 

"The committee will ensure ministers across the board, from justice, through health and sport to the Prime Minister himself, understand the problems faced by trans and gender diverse Australians and what kind of policies and laws will ensure we are treated equally and inclusively."

 

Ms Goldner said Just.Equal will write to the Prime Minister expressing its concerns and calling for an advisory committee.

 

For commentary on Mr Albanese's comments: https://www.themonthly.com.au/the-politics/rachel-withers/2023/05/03/piers-pressure

For a copy of this statement on the web, click here