Comments on: Anthony Albanese Slammed Over Anti-Trans Statement In Piers Morgan Interview

By: Robert McCormick

Robert McCormick — Thu, 11 May 2023 07:25:13 +0000

Its all about Politics and the politicians lust to remain in power or, at least, in our Parliaments. Albanes is every bit as much a fence-sitter as all the others. They are all scared stiff that if they say something the wider community may turn on them. The problem for the GLBTIQ+ Community is that, though there are many of us, we have very little Political Power simply because we do not all live in the same electorates. If it were possible and all Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Darwin and Hobart members of the GLBTIQ+ Community lived in, say, 2 electorates in each city then these vile politicians would be crawling all over themselves to attract our votes and to look after us. Just as Racism in Australia is very much alive and increasing dislike, discrimination and, yes, Fear, of the GLBTIQ+ Community is, despite decriminalistion, Same Gender Marriage, very much alive and also flourishing – particlualry amongst Australia’s Politicians from ALL sides. They do not support us and even if they did they would never be Open and Honest about their support because the Religious the bigots, and they are there in large numbers in both the ALP and the Coalition, still won’t accept any of us. The politicians to a man/woman are scared stiff that Voter backlash at the Ballot Box might destroy their chances of re-election if they say anything supportive of the GLBTIQ+ Community. Albanese is just another poliotician.

By: Pragmatist

Pragmatist — Thu, 11 May 2023 06:36:38 +0000

Albo is not anti-trans, and he clearly stumbled because he knew Morgan was trying to use him as a pawn in his own misguided trans-exclusionary culture war.

At any rate, how is defining a “woman” as an “adult female” trans-exclusionary? The definition makes no distinction between those born female or who transition, so this is nothing more than a beat-up written by radical activists who do more harm than good to their own cause.

By arguing about semantics that don’t really matter to people outside of the community, you’re chasing the allies way. Seriously. Wake up to yourselves.

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 11 May 2023 03:28:32 +0000

I think that’s a complete misread of Albo’s comment. To position it as “anti-Trans” merely undermines the credibility of those making the claim. As much a Morgan employs the dog whistle, this article seems to be engaging in a bit of dog whistling itself.

By: Drew

Drew — Thu, 11 May 2023 03:23:34 +0000

Albo isn’t anti trans, he is very supportive… he said, as quoted in this very article
“… young people coming to terms with their identity and who they are, I think they need to be respected. “

Albo handled the interview really well, he answered Morgan’s loaded questions with intelligence and honesty. In fact, I think Morgan was disarmed and out-witted.

By: Geoff Harrison

Geoff Harrison — Thu, 11 May 2023 02:59:47 +0000

Sensible answer to a loaded question.

By: Torchbearer

Torchbearer — Thu, 11 May 2023 01:28:12 +0000

I think the replies have nailed it- dont go near people like Morgan, whatever you say will be twisted and used against us….
Albos comments were hardly offensive. How those comments will be twisted maybe though.

By: Emily Wells

Emily Wells — Thu, 11 May 2023 00:53:03 +0000

This is the same PM who waved the flag at Sydney Pride. Clearly given Albanese’s transphobic remarks and support for transgender exclusion it’s obvious Albanese didn’t march to support transgender people, and trans women in particular.

By: Matteo Den Hague

Matteo Den Hague — Wed, 10 May 2023 23:41:56 +0000

Nor is he, it appears, pro-trans. But he should be. In any case gender is not necessarily sex so the answer is plain wrong.

By: Colin Hauville

Colin Hauville — Wed, 10 May 2023 23:35:16 +0000

Yes, I agree

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 10 May 2023 23:15:10 +0000

Nothing anti-trans about Albo. He is the most respectful PM we’ve had in my generation and said ‘we’ should all be respected. Educate all ministers for sure, but don’t attack them before they have the knowledge.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 04 May 2023 22:52:18 +0000

There was nothing anti Trans in that comment going on Piers Morgan was the mistake

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 04 May 2023 03:14:18 +0000

I don’t think he should have been interviewed by Piers because he’s meh. However I don’t think what Albo said is Anti-Trans. He needs more education sure, but he’s not Anti-Trans.