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Prof Paula Gerber @ProfPaulaGerber

Professor, Monash Law; Member of the @CastanCentre Human Rights; Director, Kaleidoscope Human Rights Foundation @KaleidoscopeHRF & Founder of @LGBTIAcademics

Joined June 2012
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My thoughts on the #socialmediaban lens.monash.edu/@politics-so…

Under-16s social media ban abandons LGBTIQA and marginalised youth

Australia’s under-16s social media ban has severed vital online lifelines for marginalised young people, with advocates warning the policy will deepen isolation, undermine mental health and violate...

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My thoughts on today’s landmark decision in Tickle v Giggle #transgender #womensrights #trans #tickle theconversation.com/roxanne-…

Roxanne Tickle’s win in the federal court is a historic victory for transgender women

In Tickle vs Giggle, the court had to consider where gender identity sits in the Sex Discrimination Act. The landmark decision sets up a precedent to protect transgender people nationally.

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#ticklevgiggle qnews.com.au/tickle-vs-giggl…

Tickle vs Giggle: a test case for Australia

QNews LGBTIQA News

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It seems my analysis of the Tickle v. Giggle case is upsetting a few people… #trans #transgender #HumanRights #womensrights LGBT theconversation.com/tickle-v…

Tickle vs Giggle: in a world where transgender people are under attack, this is a test case for...

For the first time since gender identity was added to the Sex Discrimination Act, it’s being tested in court. At its heart, the case looks at the rights and recognition of transgender people.

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12 Apr 2024
For the first time since gender identity was added to the Sex Discrimination Act, it’s being tested in court. Paula Gerber (@MonashUni) writes at its heart, the case looks at the rights and recognition of transgender people. theconversation.com/tickle-v…

Tickle vs Giggle: in a world where transgender people are under attack, this is a test case for...

For the first time since gender identity was added to the Sex Discrimination Act, it’s being tested in court. At its heart, the case looks at the rights and recognition of transgender people.

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Castan Centre for Human Rights Law@CastanCentre
27 Jul 2023
Read our latest blog from Castan Centre Academic Member @ProfPaulaGerber on the #VoicetoParliament and minority groups and equity vs equality. castancentre.com/2023/07/27/…
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Shout out to all Aussie lawyers, you have a role to play in the upcoming referendum! #Voice #VoiceToParliament #yes #Yes23 #lawreform #constitutionallaw #auslaw #constitution liv.asn.au/Web/Law_Institute…

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18 Jul 2023
In this new issue of the @AltLJ @ProfPaulaGerber and I imagine a human rights-based approach to the delivery of sexual and reproductive health care for trans and gender diverse people, and it's available open access: journals.sagepub.com/home/al…

Alternative Law Journal: Sage Journals

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8 Jul 2023
With Prof N’Arwee’t Carolyn Briggs AM, @sheenawattmp @ProfPaulaGerber and Dr @ToddFernando in the gorgeous surrounds of the @VicPrideCentre Thank you all - I learnt a lot and look forward to sharing that knowledge in future ref conversations.
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Why is it legal to tell lies during the Voice referendum campaign? Excellent piece by my colleague @DrLukeBeck theconversation.com/why-is-i… via @ConversationEDU #TheVoice #VoiceToParliament #lawreform #auspol #auslaw

Why is it legal to tell lies during the Voice referendum campaign?

Parliament missed an opportunity to ban misinformation and disinformation during the referendum campaign.

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30 Jun 2023
On the last day of #PrideMonth read our latest blog from Academic Member @ProfPaulaGerber on increasing LGBTQI persecution globally and how this is as odds with Australia’s refugee processing scheme. #HumanRights castancentre.com/2023/06/29/…
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23 Jun 2023
Excellent article ⁦@ProfPaulaGerber⁩ Australia should be helping LGBTQ refugees. Their plight is terrible. The future is dark for those in Kakuma and Uganda. apple.news/Ap2V70aLOTwCXGwHz…

LGBTQ people are facing increasing persecution globally, but refugee status is still extremely...

Gay and gender-diverse people have historically faced enormous obstacles finding refuge abroad.

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As we near the end of #PRIDEMONTH lets, spare a thought for the #LGBTIQ people in Uganda fleeing persecution. Australia needs to open its door to these most vulnerable & marginalised #refugees theconversation.com/lgbtq-pe… via @ConversationEDU

LGBTQ people are facing increasing persecution globally, but refugee status is still extremely...

Gay and gender-diverse people have historically faced enormous obstacles finding refuge abroad.

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LGBTQ people are facing increasing persecution globally, but refugee status is still extremely hard to get theconversation.com/lgbtq-pe… via @ConversationEDU

LGBTQ people are facing increasing persecution globally, but refugee status is still extremely...

Gay and gender-diverse people have historically faced enormous obstacles finding refuge abroad.

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20 Jun 2023
Sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status (SOGII) is not widely reflected in the curriculum of human rights law programs. Paula Gerber @ProfPaulaGerber @CastanCentre @MonashLawSchool discusses buff.ly/3qScQGG #humanrights #law #equality
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Sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status (SOGII) is not widely reflected in the curriculum of human rights law programs. Paula Gerber @ProfPaulaGerber @CastanCentre @MonashLawSchool discusses buff.ly/3qScQGG #humanrights #law #equality
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8 Jun 2023
In our latest blog Academic Member @ProfPaulaGerber considers the prospects of success for the #VoicetoParliament referendum. #Auslaw #HumanRights castancentre.com/2023/06/08/…
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Aus Law Human Rights@AusLawyersHR
27 May 2023
Excellent blog from @ProfPaulaGerber & Dr @KtOBryan @CastanCentre The #VoiceToParliament is consistent with Australia's international #HumanRights law obligations You can also read ALHR's statement here: shorturl.at/etuEK #auslaw #UNDRIP #CERD #ICCPR #ICESCR #CRC

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26 May 2023
In our latest blog post, Academic Members @ProfPaulaGerber and Dr @KtOBryan argue that the #VoicetoParliament is consistent with human rights law and a sign of a healthy democracy. bit.ly/3q5KrMY
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Dr Matthew Bell@MelbConstrucLaw
26 May 2023
🏗️⚖️A wonderful session ⁦@SCLAust⁩ Conference in Conversation with Mary Spiers Williams ⁦and ⁦@ProfPaulaGerber⁩ on what construction law can learn from First Laws. And then Minister for Indigenous Australians ⁦@LindaBurneyMP⁩ spoke about The Voice referendum.
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