USyd QuAC speak out against transphobic One Nation motion
Gender-neutral language, including the use of singular ‘they’ pronouns, has existed in the English language for centuries. Photography by Vivienne Guo
April 21, 2021
USyd’s Queer Action Collective gathered for a speak-out today, to stand against a motion introduced to Senate by One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts that seeks to ban the use of gender-neutral language at a federal level. The motion was passed last week.
Queer Officer Oscar Chaffey denounced the motion as “transphobic” and “bioessentialist nonsense”, saying that gender-neutral language, including the use of singular ‘they’ pronouns, has existed in the English language for centuries.