Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has lashed 'cruel' politicians fueling debate over transgender kids playing school sports, suggesting it is a non-issue. auspol 7NEWS
Cruel politicians are driving Australia's national debate over transgender girls and women playing competitive sport, Victoria's premier says.
"And I think only desperate people, who are into wedge politics, who are trying to deflect from the fact that they have been in power for almost a decade and they've done precisely nothing with it, would push this." "Trans kids are 15 times more likely to self harm. I don't think this debate is doing any of those young Victorians any good, or their parents," Mr Andrews said.
The Katter's Australian Party MP issued his threat on Friday to introduce a bill in Queensland if the next federal government didn't bring in a national ban within 90 days of forming. Comment has been sought from the Queensland Labor government, who are unlikely to back any ban and are generally supportive of transgender rights.
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