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Minister Criticizes EHRC Delay on Single-Sex Spaces Guidance

1/9/2026

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Phillipson Critiques EHRC

Bridget Phillipson, the women and equalities minister, criticized the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) for delaying guidance on single-sex spaces.
She said the guidance would be released 'as soon as possible' but offered no timeline.
The EHRC submitted a 300-page document for approval in September, stressing its legal accuracy.
Education Minister Paul Givan backs 'The Parent Pact,' urging parents to delay smartphones for children until age 14.

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Ley Critiques Albanese

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley (Liberal Party) criticized Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Labor Party) for delaying a federal Royal Commission into antisemitism after the Bondi attack, noting Virginia Bell would serve as the single Commissioner.
Ley argued the inquiry needs a three-Commissioner structure to ensure credibility.
The Coalition plans to review the Royal Commission's terms of reference.
She said Albanese acted only under public pressure.

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Phillipson Critiques EHRC

Bridget Phillipson, the women and equalities minister, criticized the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) for delaying guidance on single-sex spaces.
She said the guidance would be released 'as soon as possible' but offered no timeline.
The EHRC submitted a 300-page document for approval in September, stressing its legal accuracy.
Education Minister Paul Givan backs 'The Parent Pact,' urging parents to delay smartphones for children until age 14.

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