One Nation senator says parents who support their trans children are engaging in ‘child abuse’
Summary
One Nation senators in Australia have made statements against transgender people and their supporters, calling parental support of transgender children “child abuse” and denying scientific understanding of transgender identity. These remarks have sparked concern, especially since transgender and gender-diverse youth face high rates of bullying and discrimination.Key Facts
- One Nation senator Tyron Whitten said parents supporting transgender children are committing “child abuse.”
- Whitten and other One Nation senators, including Pauline Hanson and Malcolm Roberts, made comments dismissing transgender identity as a mental illness or “distortion of science.”
- Roberts stated that although the law recognizes transgender identity, he personally dismisses transgender Australians.
- Hanson expressed concern about medical treatments for transgender youth, but such surgeries are legally restricted in Australia for under-18s.
- The Australian Human Rights Commission says 2-3% of young Australians identify as transgender or gender diverse.
- Most transgender young people report experiencing bullying or violence because of their identity.
- Equality Australia stated that trans people’s rights have been recognized by law for decades, but many still face discrimination.
- One Nation did not respond to requests for comment about these statements.
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