The Law Reform Commission of Western Australia, following its review of the Equal Opportunity Act (EOA), has recommended “providing anti-discrimination protections to those who are trans, gender-diverse or non-binary without the need for recognition from the Gender Reassignment Board.”
Single Sex Prisons WA is concerned that the McGowan government accepted this recommendation.
If implemented, the recommendation means safeguards will be removed in relation to men identifying as women and being housed with women prisoners. SSPWA believes there will be adverse consequences for the rights, safety and well-being of imprisoned women as a result.
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