Australian Sen. Barry O'Sullivan declared himself a woman on Wednesday in Parliament, arguing that doing so would prevent him from being attacked over his stance on abortion.
A senator in Australia has created controversy following comments in which he “declared [his] gender” to be female in an attempt to shield himself from criticism over his stance on abortion.
National Party Sen. Barry O’Sullivan made the comments in Australian Parliament on Wednesday, saying he was tired of being attacked for his beliefs.
“I’m going to declare my gender today — as I can — to be a woman, and then you’ll no longer be able to attack me,” O’Sullivan said in a video shared by ParlView.
His controversial remarks came after comments from Greens senators Mehreen Faruqi and Larissa Waters earlier this week. Waters criticized the 61-year-old senator after O’Sullivan made a motion on Monday to prohibit pro-choice activists from disrupting the Day of the Unborn Child on March 25, which was established by Pope John Paul.
Australian senator declares himself a woman during clash over abortion - National | Globalnews.ca
A senator in Australia has created controversy following comments in which he “declared [his] gender” to be female in an attempt to shield himself from criticism over his stance on abortion.
National Party Sen. Barry O’Sullivan made the comments in Australian Parliament on Wednesday, saying he was tired of being attacked for his beliefs.
“I’m going to declare my gender today — as I can — to be a woman, and then you’ll no longer be able to attack me,” O’Sullivan said in a video shared by ParlView.
His controversial remarks came after comments from Greens senators Mehreen Faruqi and Larissa Waters earlier this week. Waters criticized the 61-year-old senator after O’Sullivan made a motion on Monday to prohibit pro-choice activists from disrupting the Day of the Unborn Child on March 25, which was established by Pope John Paul.
Australian senator declares himself a woman during clash over abortion - National | Globalnews.ca
