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On the Line

3 Feb 2015

On The Line – 29 January 2015

News & Politics, Society & Culture

VEOHRC TRANS SPORT GuidelinesEXCLUSIVE:  New Guidelines a World First

Victoria’s Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner, Kate Jenkins joins Dean Beck to reveal new ground-breaking guidelines which will promote the participation of transgender people in sport.

The 40-page guideline is believed to be the most comprehensive document ever produced in Australia detailing how anti-discrimination law applies to transgender people in sport.

Developed in consultation with major sporting organisations and community members, it spells out obligations under the Equal Opportunity Act regarding discrimination against transgender people in sport, while giving practical advice for sports clubs.

Call For Change at Lost Dogs Home:
LDH TARGET

Kae Norman from Rescue With Love join us On The Line to highlight her concerns regarding the Lost Dogs Home.  Calling for the senior management and Board to resign, Kae says the LDH is euthanizing too many dogs each year and their policies have not kept up with community expectations.

Dr Andrew Tribe is the Chair of the Lost Dogs Home board and faced with some difficult questions, including the call for his resignation, he addresses the accusations made against the organisation.  On the very day that departmental inspectors were going through the LDH procedures, Dr Tribe says he intends to stay and promised to ensure policies are changed.

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