Olympic swimmer says election message promoted by rightwing lobby group Advance ‘is just awful to me’
Transphobic billboard by rightwing group Advance featuring images of swimmers Dawn Fraser, Emma McKeon and Emily Seebohm and Warringah MP Zali Steggall.Transphobic billboard by rightwing group Advance featuring images of swimmers Dawn Fraser, Emma McKeon and Emily Seebohm and Warringah MP Zali Steggall.The Olympic gold medallist Emily Seebohm has slammed rightwing lobby group Advance for using her image without permission on a transphobic billboard.
“That is a statement that I’ve never said and I don’t suggest nor support that and ... the photo is just horrific! So the whole thing is just awful to me.”over the billboards, alleging they are using its intellectual property without permission – as the athletes appear in their Olympic swimsuits. “I’ve not once said that I don’t want inclusivity in this sport. I want everyone to feel included in this sport, we just have to work out how that works and how this will look,” she said.
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