Australian state on the verge of abolishing gender from birth certificates – so transgender people don't have to 'out themselves' when they apply for jobs
- A vote expected in Tasmania's lower house following the amendment to the bill
- Labor and Greens amendments want to remove gender from birth certificates
- Transgender activist Martine Delaney said removal is beneficial to trans people
- Feminist group Women Speak Tasmania believe no changes should be made
Tasmania is on the verge of abolishing gender from birth certificates so transgender people don't have to 'out themselves' when they apply for jobs.
A vote is expected in Tasmania's lower house next month.
Christian groups and feminists fear the bill has been 'hijacked' by the transgender lobby through a series of Labor and Greens amendments.
A vote is expected in Tasmania's lower house next month following the amendment to the bill
Despite support for the bill, Christian groups and feminists fear the bill has been 'hijacked' by the transgender lobby
Both Labor and the Greens amendments want to remove gender from birth certificates.
Further amendments include removing the need for trans people to have sex change surgery before switching gender on official documents, The Australian reported.
Premier Will Hodgman and his government are relying on the support of Speaker Sue Hickey, who votes as an independent.
'I do think the world is changing and we need to be open to considering things that might discriminate or harm somebody. I'm very open,' she said.
Transgender activist Martine Delaney argued the removal of gender on birth certificates would have a benefit for transgender people who are applying for new jobs, saying they won't 'out themselves'.
Feminist group Women Speak Tasmania believe no changes should be done to birth certificates
On the other hand, feminist group Women Speak Tasmania believe no changes should be done to birth certificates.
The Australian Christian Lobby told the publication that the bill was 'essentially abolishing gender, and 'homogenising humanity'.
'If you are legally a transgender woman, even if you have a penis you can go wherever you want in terms of women's safe spaces,' a spokesman said.
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