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Women’s Rights Advocate Says Trans Ad Campaign a ‘Gross Misuse’ of Taxpayer Dollars

The Victorian government said the ad was to encourage people to understand what it’s like for a transgender person facing discrimination.
Women’s Rights Advocate Says Trans Ad Campaign a ‘Gross Misuse’ of Taxpayer Dollars
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Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
7/1/2024|Updated: 7/2/2024
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A Victorian government ad campaign to encourage acceptance of the trans community has backfired, with hundreds of angry comments directed at the video online.

In the video, released last week by the Victoria State Government Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, numerous scenes depict trans people going about their day and how the reactions of people around them have an impact on their mood.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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