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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Morgan Carpenter: Victoria’s New Protections for Children with Innate Variations of Sex Characteristics

Health, Kids & Family, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community

Victoria has passed new laws to protect children born with innate variations of sex characteristics from irreversible medical procedures without consent. Morgan Carpenter explains what the Health Safeguards Bill changes in practice, why this reform is nationally significant, and what respectful support should look like for children and families from here.

Guest: Morgan Carpenter, Associate Professor, Sydney Health Ethics, University of Sydney School of Public Health

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...