Kirralie Smith, a spokeswoman for the women’s rights organization Binary, has been found guilty under New South Wales’ Anti-Discrimination Act of vilifying two biological males participating in girls’ sports. The decision, issued by Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund, is a blatant infringement on free speech and fair public discourse.
Smith and Binary now face significant penalties—up to $100,000 each in damages. The court may also compel a public apology and re-education to teach them that “men can be women.” These sanctions highlight growing concerns that simply stating biological reality is now legally punishable.
One of the rulings cited Smith’s social media comment identifying Riley Dennis as the top goal scorer in a women’s competition as “vilification”. Another focused on her referring to Stephanie Blanch as a “bloke in a frock” in a newsletter.
Lyle Shelton, National Director of Family First, called the rulings unjust, warning that anti-vilification laws have become tools to silence opposing views. “No one should be able to sue their fellow Australian on the basis of hurt feelings,” he asserted. “Free speech must only be limited where speech incites violence—not to uphold identity politics.”
Fuelled by this decision, Family First is ramping up its political efforts ahead of the South Australian, Victorian, and NSW elections. The party aims to elect representatives committed to defending free expression and repealing laws that stifle legitimate debate.
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