On the August 26 the Deputy Chief Magistrate of NSW found me guilty of the “unlawful vilification” of two male bodied athletes playing in female sporting teams.
My crime was to identify them and use them as case studies as to why we need to engage in a rigorous policy debate in Australia.
Women and girls have no avenue of complaint or any opportunity to be heard by sporting organisations who refuse to register complaints, or worse, threaten the players, coaches and officials with legal action if they object.
You can read the full decisions here and here.
The whole process has been frustrating and there are 111 pages for you to digest if you want the full picture.
The penalties won’t be handed down until November 5. It could be up to $200,000 plus court costs, an apology and re-education.
Source: Binary