This federal election, cynical politicians are attacking the health care, rights, and safety of the trans community to try to distract from the real issues. They want to win power through a hateful, Trump-style culture war.
That’s why we’re launching the Trans Justice Pledge.
We are mobilising across the continent to call on individuals and candidates to support the Trans Justice Pledge – a public commitment to fight for the freedom and equality of trans and gender-diverse people.
The Trans Justice Pledge is a powerful commitment to the fundamental belief that trans people deserve to live freely as ourselves, be protected under the law, and have the opportunity to build a good life – just like everyone else.
We’re calling on candidates to commit to:
- Protect trans youth from attacks on their health care.
- Make trans healthcare accessible and affordable for everyone who needs it.
- Support reforms that give trans people the same rights and protections as everyone else.
- Invest in trans lives by combatting homelessness, poverty, and unemployment.
Over the coming weeks we will have thousands of conversations, build power in our communities, and put pressure on candidates to reject the scapegoating of trans and gender-diverse people.
Together we will show that the hateful views pushed by the anti-trans lobby are unacceptable to the overwhelming majority of people.
This will be our biggest campaign yet, and it will take all of us working together to win.
We’ll be holding an online mass training on Saturday 5 April, 12.30pm-4.30pm AEDT. You will learn the skills you need to take action in your community, meet like-minded others, and find out how you can make a difference.
Will you join our campaign training event?
Anti-trans politicians are already waging a Trump-style culture war.
But we’re fighting back.
By mobilising all across this continent we can build real power and show just how much support there is for our community.
Let’s send a clear message to our politicians: keep hate out of politics.
I’m looking forward to campaigning with you.
Let’s win this.
In solidarity for trans justice,
Jackie Turner (she/her), Director
The Trans Justice Project works and organises on the stolen land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. We acknowledge Traditional Owners across this continent and their continuing connection to Country. Sovereignty was never ceded and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal Land.