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Non-Binary Teacher Challenges Catholic Schools Over Pronoun Rights

9/26/2025

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Myka Sanders, a non-binary teacher, challenges Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) for refusing to recognize their pronouns and title.
The Independent Education Union (IEU) backs Sanders. Tasmanian advocates warn similar issues and push for national protections in education.
MACS argues federal law allows bypassing state anti-discrimination protections; the case awaits Magistrates Court next month.

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Myka Sanders, a non-binary teacher, challenges Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) for refusing to recognize their pronouns and title.
The Independent Education Union (IEU) backs Sanders. Tasmanian advocates warn similar issues and push for national protections in education.
MACS argues federal law allows bypassing state anti-discrimination protections; the case awaits Magistrates Court next month.