Australia’s politicians must follow suit
Family First welcomes the International Olympic Committee’s reported decision to ban biological males from competing in women’s events at future Olympic Games. It’s a long-overdue victory for fairness, common sense and the integrity of women’s sport.
Under new IOC President Kirsty Coventry, the ban is set to take effect ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics — a move that will ensure female athletes no longer have to compete against biological males who retain significant physical advantages, even after hormone treatment.
The decision follows the controversy at the Paris 2024 Games, where boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting sparked international outrage after dominating female competitors despite earlier questions about their eligibility.
Family First also notes that US President Donald Trump acted decisively months earlier, signing an executive order in February banning biological males from competing in female sports in America and vowing to deny visas to any athlete who violates that rule.
The contrast between the courage shown by Trump and the IOC — and the silence of Australia’s major parties — could not be clearer.
Despite mounting scientific evidence and growing public concern, Labor and Liberal politicians at both state and federal levels continue to bow to radical gender ideology, refusing to protect Australian girls and women from being forced to compete against biological males.
Family First renews its call for all Australian governments to legislate biological reality in sport, protecting women’s divisions at every level — from local community competitions to the national stage.
Australia is lagging behind the rest of the world not because of a lack of evidence, but because of a lack of courage.
Family First is proud to stand candidates who will fight to take the pressure off families worried about the safety, fairness, and future of their daughters’ sporting opportunities.
Women deserve to compete on a level playing field.
The IOC has shown leadership — it’s time Australia did too.