What became of the rights of women

Menzies Research Centre

It might seem strange to be debating the question of what is a woman in an election campaign in which so much is at stake. But the controversy over the choice of a Liberal Party candidate for the seat of Warringah has turned this into one of barbecue-stoppers of the election so far.

The rising cost of living and health concerns arising from the pandemic will be crucial issues in deciding this election, as will Australia’s response to rising threats to global stability, in Europe and the Pacific.

But in this podcast, Nick Cater argues that stakes in the transgender debate are so profound we cannot ignore them.

Brendan O’Neill, chief political correspondent of Spiked, joins Nick Cater for this discussion originally recorded for The Six O'Clock Swill podcast.

Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre.

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