Samantha Wallace-Joseph commented on an Instagram headline which insinuated US President Joe Biden had declared Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility.
Netball Australia and the Super Netball League are investigating a social media post about the transgender community by NSW Swifts player Samantha Wallace-Joseph in relation to the sport’s code of conduct.
Wallace-Joseph, a Trinidad and Tobago international, was due to meet Swifts officials about the issue on Tuesday evening. “Netball Australia and the Suncorp Super Netball League are committed to embracing diversity and ensuring the sport is welcoming and safe for everyone who wants to participate, including members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Wallace-Joseph was the Swifts’ leading goal scorer in 2021, with 585 goals for the season and a 93 per cent accuracy.
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