“Game-Changer in Gender Identity: Court Decision Sparks Heated Debate on Female-Only Spaces”
@sbsnews_auTransgender woman Roxanne Tickle sued social media platform Giggle for Girls, claiming she was unlawfully barred from using the female-only app after the firm said she was a man. Now, Tickle hopes her win can inspire other trans people to “stand up” and “be brave”.♬ original sound – SBS News
Grover went on to explain that she believes there has been a deliberate effort by the justice system to twist previous laws in order to accommodate the inclusion of, in her words, “men as women,” disregarding the argument of legal precedent as politically motivated.
“In practical terms, [the ruling means that] any man who thinks, or says he’s a woman can access women-only spaces like bathrooms and changing rooms,” explained Rachel Wong, CEO of Women’s Forum Australia.
“I’ve not been found guilty of discriminating against any woman,” said Grover. “Because the crux of the issue is that I don’t acknowledge this male person as a woman.”
Regardless of the victory that the ruling presents to the transgender community, the story is set to continue with the app on standby and the appeal yet to be filed
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Giggle for Girls has shut down for the moment, and will remain inaccessible until the case is resolved to avoid further cases like Tickle’s from surfacing due to its use.
Grover states that the app is “under renovation” on her X page, with a possible reopening based on the results of her appeal, which she intends to present to the Australian High Court at an undisclosed date.
