An anti-trans rights rally outside Tasmania's parliament will go ahead on Tuesday, with authorities declaring 'censoring free speech is not in the interest of a democratic society' — despite ugly scenes at a Melbourne event on the weekend.
Equality Tasmania's Lucy Mercer-Mapstone said she was disappointed the rally was going ahead and said Tuesday would be a tough day for Tasmania's transgender community.
Kellie-Jay Keen, also known as Posie Parker, is appearing at a series of anti-trans rights marches around the country. "We've certainly got security in place; we've talked to the police; we've talked to the parliamentary security people, and so on. The proposed laws would include a prison term of up to three months or a fine of up to $3,620 for a first offence and would include exceptions for artistic and historical uses.Ms O'Connor says fascism is on the rise and needs a firm response.
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