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SWSA Applauds Bill to Define Biological Sex, Urges Sport NZ to Prioritise Fairness in Transgender Guidelines
Save Women’s Sport Australasia (SWSA) applauds Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and New Zealand First for introducing a new member’s bill that would ensure the biological definition of a man and woman are defined in law.
The Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill seeks to define “woman” as “an adult human biological female” and “man” as “an adult human biological male” in the Legislation Act 2019.
Apr 222 min read
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Sky News Documentary "Fair Game | The Fight for Women’s Sport” Exposes Growing Crisis in Female Sport
Save Women’s Sport Australasia proudly commends Sky News Australia for its powerful documentary ‘Fair Game | The Fight for Women’s Sport’
Mar 73 min read
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Inclusion, the concept that destroys women's human rights. Legal analysis of the Flying Bats case.
Sandra Moreno, Jurist, PhD in Law, @ConSandramoreno The recent landslide victory of the Australian soccer team The Flying Bats has...
Sep 19, 20245 min read
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The Collision of Sport and Identity: My Departure from High-Level Roller Derby
The implication was clear: if you can't handle the physicality [of males in female roller derby], don't play.
Sep 15, 20242 min read
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New Zealand’s Strongest Man on Male vs Female Strength
We've yet to be confronted with many genuine world class biological males attempting to compete as women in strength sports.
Sep 14, 20247 min read
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Sporting champs seek review of Sport NZ transgender guidelines
An open letter signed by nearly 60 former NZ Olympians and sports representatives asks the government to ensure fairness for females
Sep 11, 20242 min read
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Disappointed Government Backs Guidelines Allowing Men in Women’s Sport
Save Women’s Sports Australasia is concerned to see reports that the National-led Government is back-tracking on their policies to...
Jun 18, 20242 min read
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Open Letter to Football Australia and Football NSW
Save Women’s Sport Australasia calls on you to protect and support female football players and their right to fair and safe competition
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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Robertson’s ‘invisible enemy’ is there in growing number of sports
As former Sports Minister Grant Robertson departs Parliament, he described those working hard to protect the female category in women’s...
Mar 21, 20243 min read
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New Coalition Government Moves To Protect Fairness For Female In Sport
Save Women's Sport Australasia congratulates New Zealand’s newly formed coalition Government for their commitment to safeguarding...
Nov 24, 20232 min read
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New Zealanders overwhelmingly want fair sport for females
Save Women’s Sport Australasia welcomes the release of further research that shows that the majority of New Zealanders continue to oppose...
Nov 6, 20233 min read
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Fair Competition Restored for Female Cyclists
Cycling New Zealand’s decision to restore fairness for females in cycling is a positive move that has been welcomed by Save Women’s...
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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Submission to the Integrity Sport and Recreation Bill Save Women’s Sport Australasia
Integrity in sport means that athletes, supporters, and fans can participate and celebrate sport, confident in the knowledge that they...
Apr 23, 20235 min read
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Open Letter to FIFA, and The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 organisers
13th April 2023 With less than 100 days until the Women’s World Cup gets underway in Australia and New Zealand, many supporters of...
Apr 13, 20232 min read
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International Women’s Day
MEDIA RELEASE: On International Women’s Day an increasing number of New Zealanders support the protection of women’s categories in sport...
Mar 7, 20232 min read
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The Great Strides of Women
By Lorraine Moller MBE, Four-time Olympian, Boston Marathon Winner & Forerunner for Equality in Women’s Athletics When I die, if my ideas...
Jan 28, 20238 min read
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Sport NZ confirm fairness and safety of women and girls no longer a priority
December 6th 2022 MEDIA RELEASE: Sport NZ confirm fairness and safety of women and girls no longer a priority In a cycling club in New...
Dec 5, 20224 min read
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Flawed sport policies keep female athletes in the dark
Last week Save Women’s Sport Australasia shared the story of a female football (soccer) player in NSW. She spoke about getting tackled by...
Sep 10, 20225 min read
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Sportswomen don’t need ‘saving’, but their right to safe and meaningful competition certainly does
Alice Soper (Why sportswomen don’t need ‘saving’ from transgender athletes, 25 August) and Save Women’s Sport Australasia agree on many...
Sep 10, 20223 min read
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FINA decision should be applauded
This opinion piece appeared in the NZ Herald on June 27th 2022 - you can read it here. Shane Te Pou (23 June) reveals himself as...
Jun 27, 20222 min read
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