❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the separation of biological males and females in sports. The Minister deemed parts of the question out of order and deferred to sporting bodies for further information.
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I refer to female sports, and I ask: (a) does the Minister support the separation of biological
males and biological females in some sports; (b) can the Minister explain why biological males and biological females are separated in some sports; (c) what sports require the separation of biological sexes to ensure the physical safety of all participants and fairness in competition for biological females; and (d) does the Minister support the right of biological females to choose to participate in sports where they are not required to compete against biological males?
males and biological females in some sports; (b) can the Minister explain why biological males and biological females are separated in some sports; (c) what sports require the separation of biological sexes to ensure the physical safety of all participants and fairness in competition for biological females; and (d) does the Minister support the right of biological females to choose to participate in sports where they are not required to compete against biological males?
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Answered
16 April 2024
Responded by
Minister for Women's Interests
Response time
4 days
(a) This question is out of order under Standing Order 105 (1) (b).
(b) This is determined by individual sporting governing bodies and federations and should be directed to them.
(c) Please refer to the response provided at (b).
(d) Please refer to the response provided at (a).
(b) This is determined by individual sporting governing bodies and federations and should be directed to them.
(c) Please refer to the response provided at (b).
(d) Please refer to the response provided at (a).
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