A way forward after the Cook Labor Government rammed its Sex ‘Self ID’ law through WA Parliament
The passing of Western Australia’s Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Sex or Gender Changes) Act in September 2024 was an absolute lawmaking farce that cannot go unchecked.
The ramming of this law occurred despite thousands of Western Australians signing a parliamentary petition calling on the Cook Labor Government to:
a) recall that the United Nations Rapporteur on violence against women and girls had recently highlighted the potential for sexual predators to abuse such laws;
b) acknowledge the sex-based rights of women and girls; and
c) refer the bill for a public inquiry.
In addition to this petition, organisations such as Women’s Forum Australia and Binary expressed their concerns about the inherent risks of this legislation.
In response, the Liberal Party moved to refer this legislation to a parliamentary committee for a public inquiry, and I gave Labor 8 reasons to support the motion – yet they listened to none.
Despite widespread opposition to this dangerous legislation, Labor used its brute majority to block the motion.
In a breathtaking display of arrogance, the Cook Labor Government then declared the Bill to be an urgent bill – a process contrived by Labor back in 2021 with a false assurance that it would only be used in limited circumstances.
In fact, back in 2021 we were told that this “urgent bill” process was necessary in the context of COVID. So why was it used to ram through legislation which puts the rights of women and girls at risk?
There was nothing urgent about this dangerous legislation
As outlined by the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, legislation such as this presents risks to the safety of women.
And to top it off this legislation facilitates children embarking down a journey of social transition without requiring parental consent.
The battering ram approach Labor took in handling this legislation was unreasonable, unnecessary and authoritarian.
Labor has not only demonstrated a profound indifference towards the legitimate concerns of citizens, but also a lack of respect for democratic processes which ensure all voices are heard. The contempt held by Labor towards ordinary West Australians is unacceptable.
If the way this Bill was handled troubles you, consider the following implications of this rushed legislation:
1. the requirement to separate males and females in WA prisons has been removed;
2. males can now change their birth certificates to say that are female after having as little as one counselling session (and vice-versa); and
3. children of any age can now change their sex as recorded on their birth certificates, even if both parents do not consent.
Despite Labor’s massive majority control of both Houses of Parliament, I didn’t back down and proposed reasonable amendments which would protect the sex-based rights of women and girls, and which would protect children from harmful gender ideology.
Labor instantly rejected those amendments without engaging in any discussion.
This legislative farce demonstrates yet again why we cannot trust the Cook Labor Government.
Labor’s self-ID legislation only serves to encourage children to cement a transgender identity at an age where they are still figuring out who they are.
This madness is a massive slap in the face to the rights of women and girls, as well as the rights of parents and their children. And make no mistake, none of this is good for responsible men and boys either.
That’s why the Leader of the Liberal Party, Libby Mettam, has announced her intention to revisit this legislative mess if elected to government – a commitment which I fully support.
Under a Mettam Liberal Government, this rushed legislation will be changed to ensure people, including children, cannot change their sex on birth certificates.
Libby’s announcement is both refreshing and encouraging and represents our commitment to restore common sense back to our State.
So, what can you do to help push back against Labor’s woke madness?
Let Libby know you support her announcement. Libby is the first major Party leader in the nation to say this. No doubt others will follow in time.
Like and share Women’s Forum Australia’s endorsement of Libby’s announcement on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
Donate to my campaign to elect a wave of new MPs who not just support this announcement, but who will deliver it.
Together we can get this done and return to responsible government in Western Australia.