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.
TL;DR
- 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.