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Lesbian Group Appeals Ruling on Transgender Exclusion Rights

2/27/2026

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The Lesbian Action Group (LAG) appealed a ruling by Australia’s Human Rights Commission denying them the right to exclude transgender women from their events.
The commission argues that excluding transgender women would contradict the Sex Discrimination Act, which protects individuals from discrimination based on gender identity.
Other lesbian organizations have criticized the LAG’s stance as transphobic.
Justice Mark Moshinsky is expected to issue a decision in six months.

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The Lesbian Action Group (LAG) appealed a ruling by Australia’s Human Rights Commission denying them the right to exclude transgender women from their events.
The commission argues that excluding transgender women would contradict the Sex Discrimination Act, which protects individuals from discrimination based on gender identity.
Other lesbian organizations have criticized the LAG’s stance as transphobic.
Justice Mark Moshinsky is expected to issue a decision in six months.