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Kirralie Smith Fined $95K for Vilifying Transgender Women

12/5/2025

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Kirralie Smith, head of Binary Australia, was ordered to pay $95,000 and issue a public apology for vilifying two transgender women.
Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund found Smith incited hatred through social media posts after the women joined a community football competition.
The ruling is the first unlawful vilification case based on gender identity under NSW law.
Smith plans to appeal and has launched a fundraising campaign for the fine.

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Story summary

Kirralie Smith, head of Binary Australia, was ordered to pay $95,000 and issue a public apology for vilifying two transgender women.
Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund found Smith incited hatred through social media posts after the women joined a community football competition.
The ruling is the first unlawful vilification case based on gender identity under NSW law.
Smith plans to appeal and has launched a fundraising campaign for the fine.