Professor Paula Gerber
@profgerber.bsky.social
Human Rights Law Professor specialising in LGBTIQA+ Rights, Children's Rights and Human Rights Education. Monash University, Australia
I am particularly pleased that this piece as been published by Women's Agenda - recognition that #trans women are women!
What the UK’s decision on trans women got wrong
While the UK Equality Act uses outdated binary language, the equivalent legislation in Australia does not, writes Paula Gerber.
womensagenda.com.au
May 9, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I am particularly pleased that this piece as been published by Women's Agenda - recognition that #trans women are women!
Reposted by Professor Paula Gerber
‘I Messed Up At Work Again,’ Crestfallen Michael Waltz Texts Wife, National Geographic Editorial Staff
March 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
‘I Messed Up At Work Again,’ Crestfallen Michael Waltz Texts Wife, National Geographic Editorial Staff
And this is why I do what I do! Proud to have been able to play a small part in this huge step forward in righting past wrongs. #LGBT #LGBTIQA #lawreform #auslaw #auspol #equality #tasmania
Law Academic Influences Compensation for Gay Convictions
Professor Paula Gerber has contributed towards plans to introduce financial redress of up to $75,000 for Tasmanians with historic homosexuality convictions.
www.monash.edu
March 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I see the #trans community in Australia experiencing high levels of distress and anxiety over the cruel attacks that are being directed at the trans community in the US. Here are my thoughts about why we are unlikely to see similar developments in Australia.
Is Australia going down the same Trump anti-trans path?
The answer is a tentative no, with three recent Australian legal decisions reaffirming the legal rights of trans people.
lens.monash.edu
February 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I see the #trans community in Australia experiencing high levels of distress and anxiety over the cruel attacks that are being directed at the trans community in the US. Here are my thoughts about why we are unlikely to see similar developments in Australia.