Professor Paula Gerber

Trans rights in Australia: Time for evidence over emotion As debate regarding trans rights intensifies, Australia must confront misinformation, moral panic and imported culture wars with facts, fairness and human rights principles.

I'm starting the year, as I mean to continue, advocating for respect for the #humanrights of all people! Here is my first output for 2026; a short, punchy op-ed about the need for all Australians to become informed allies of the #trans & gender diverse community.👇

lens.monash.edu/trans-rights...

Social media ban abandons marginalised youth Australia’s under-16s social media ban has severed vital online lifelines for marginalised young people, with advocates warning the policy will deepen isolation, undermine mental health and violate ke...

School holidays and Christmas will be even tougher this year for #LGBTIQA youth because of today’s #socialmediaban Here’s my thoughts: lens.monash.edu/@politics-so...

What the UK’s decision on trans women got wrong While the UK Equality Act uses outdated binary language, the equivalent legislation in Australia does not, writes Paula Gerber.

I am particularly pleased that this piece as been published by Women's Agenda - recognition that #trans women are women!

‘I Messed Up At Work Again,’ Crestfallen Michael Waltz Texts Wife, National Geographic Editorial Staff

‘I Messed Up At Work Again,’ Crestfallen Michael Waltz Texts Wife, National Geographic Editorial Staff

Law Academic Influences Compensation for Gay Convictions Professor Paula Gerber has contributed towards plans to introduce financial redress of up to $75,000 for Tasmanians with historic homosexuality convictions.

And this is why I do what I do! Proud to have been able to play a small part in this huge step forward in righting past wrongs. #LGBT #LGBTIQA #lawreform #auslaw #auspol #equality #tasmania

Is Australia going down the same Trump anti-trans path? The answer is a tentative no, with three recent Australian legal decisions reaffirming the legal rights of trans people.

I see the #trans community in Australia experiencing high levels of distress and anxiety over the cruel attacks that are being directed at the trans community in the US. Here are my thoughts about why we are unlikely to see similar developments in Australia.