Labor, Greens Unite to Block Debate on Hanson’s ‘Biological Reality’ Bill in Parliament
Hanson was seeking to amend the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 to remove references to "gender identity" and define "man" and "woman" according to biological sex.
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson’s proposal to reintroduce legislation recognizing biological sex over gender identity was defeated in the Senate. The motion to restore the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Acknowledging Biological Reality) Bill 2024 was voted down by 32 votes to 25. Labor and the Greens opposed the motion, while the Liberal Party supported it alongside One Nation.
- One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson’s bill recognizing biological sex over gender identity was voted down in the Senate.
- The motion to restore the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Acknowledging Biological Reality) Bill 2024 was defeated 32–25.
- Labor and the Greens voted against the motion.
- The Liberal Party supported the motion.
- Senator Hanson claimed Labor and the Greens voted against Australian women wanting their space protected from biological men.
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