‘So far behind’: Push to restore legal definition of a woman ignites fierce debate

Sky News host Danica De Giorgio praises MP Lyne Alison Penfold for introducing a new bill which seeks to restore the legal definition of a woman.

MP for Lyne Alison Penfold officially introduced the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sex-Based Rights) Bill 2026.

“This impacts everybody,” Ms De Gorgio said.

“If you dare to speak out about it now, you risk being called in front of a court.

“We are so far behind the rest of the world.”