'If You Don't Like It, Have a Lie Down': Michael Kirby Says Trans People Are on Today's Front Lines

'If you don't like it, have a lie down': Michael Kirby says trans people are on today's front lines

In an interview with SBS News ahead of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), former High Court justice Michael Kirby says transgender people are on the front line of Australia's fight for equality.

Gary Lineker names trans people among 'most persecuted on the planet'

Gary Lineker has claimed trans people are “some of the most persecuted on the planet" in a recent interview with the Telegraph.Lineker, 64, is due to step down from his role as Match of the Day presenter next week.Speaking to the Telegraph, Lineker has described the issue of transgender inclusion in sports "too nuanced" for social media discussion, questioning whether it will "ever be a real issue" in competitive sports.Lineker suggested that sp…

Gary Lineker defends 'persecuted' trans people amid sports bans

Gary Lineker asserted trans people are "some of the most persecuted on the planet" whilst saying the trans inclusion debate is "complex".