Power, proportionality, and the Lesbian Action Group: When the AHRC stands in its own shoes

Last week the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission addressed the National Press Club. We were there — and we asked him why Parliament should extend the Commission's enforcement powers over women's organisations in the contested space of sex and gender, given that a Federal Court judgment just found legal error in how the Commission exercised its existing powers against the Lesbian Action Group. We asked about costs. We asked about proportionality. In this episode, we go through what he said, what he didn't say, and what Parliament should be asking.Donate to womensadvocacy.net:Account name: Affiliation of Australian Women’s Advocacy AlliancesAccount number: 04201471BSB: 325-185This podcast provides general information and opinion only and does not constitute legal advice. Listeners should seek independent, professional legal advice before acting on any matters discussed. The hosts and AAWAA accept no liability for decisions made based on this content.