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Federal Court Grants LAG Appeal on Transgender Exemption

4/15/2026

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The Federal Court of Australia allowed the Lesbian Action Group (LAG) to appeal for a five-year exemption excluding transgender women from its public events.
This is LAG’s third attempt after rejections by the Human Rights Commission and the Administrative Review Tribunal.
Justice Mark Moshinsky ruled the Administrative Review Tribunal erred in its reasoning and ordered a reconsideration.
Equality Australia said the ruling did not resolve substantive issues regarding transgender rights.

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The Federal Court of Australia allowed the Lesbian Action Group (LAG) to appeal for a five-year exemption excluding transgender women from its public events.
This is LAG’s third attempt after rejections by the Human Rights Commission and the Administrative Review Tribunal.
Justice Mark Moshinsky ruled the Administrative Review Tribunal erred in its reasoning and ordered a reconsideration.
Equality Australia said the ruling did not resolve substantive issues regarding transgender rights.