Wednesday, 3 June 2026
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Anti-discrimination legislation
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Anti-discrimination legislation
Gaelle BROAD (Northern Victoria) (19:09): (2562) My adjournment matter is for the Premier concerning the importance of the Victorian government advocating for the rights, safety and dignity of women following the recent High Court decision in the case of Tickle v Giggle. This case has generated significant public discussion across northern Victoria and all of Australia about the meaning of sex, gender and the operation of anti-discrimination laws. Regardless of individual views on the case, many women have expressed concerns about the implications for single sex spaces, services and protections that have historically existed to support women who have experienced disadvantage, violence or vulnerability. Women deserve to have confidence that their voices are heard and that their concerns can be discussed respectfully and without fear of being dismissed. Equally, all Victorians deserve to be treated with dignity and respect under the law. The Victorian government has a responsibility to ensure that the rights and protections afforded to women remain understood and appropriately safeguarded. The action I seek is for the Premier to outline what advocacy the Victorian government will undertake to ensure that women’s rights, safety, participation and access to appropriate services and spaces continue to be recognised and protected. Regional women, community organisations and service providers deserve certainty, and I look forward to the Premier’s response.