A Tasmania-based lesbian woman and supporter of the anti-trans group LGB Alliance, is raising funds to take her battle to ban trans women and men from her drag shows, to the High Court. Trigger Warning: This story discusses comments against the transgender community, which might be distressing to some readers.
For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Jessica Hoyle has raised over $3,300, since she launched her campaign on a fundraising platform last month.
Last year, Hoyle failed in her bid to get an exemption from the Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to hold her “female-only event” and now plans to take her fight to the High Court.
Her case is at present before the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT), with a ruling expected by November 2022.