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Australian Court Doubles Payout for Trans Woman in Landmark Discrimination Case

An Australian court has doubled the payout for a trans woman in a landmark discrimination case against the 'Giggle for Girls' social media app. The ruling upholds that the app discriminated against Roxanne Tickle by excluding her.

15 May, 04:33 — 15 May, 14:17
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BBCHigh1d ago

Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case

Roxanne Tickle has been awarded AU$40,000 in damages for being kicked off the Giggle for Girls app.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

Giggle for Girls app discriminated against trans woman Roxanne Tickle, appeal judge rules when doubling damages

Federal court affirms an August 2024 finding that Tickle was discriminated against on the basis of her gender identity and awards her $20,000 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The federal court has upheld a landmark decision that found a women-only social media app and its founder unlawfully discriminated against Roxanne Tickle after the transgender woman was denied access to the platform. In their judgment on...

By Jordyn Beazley and Daisy Dumas

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The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago

Trans woman wins landmark victory in discrimination case against ‘Giggle for Girls’ social media app

Federal court doubles damages awarded to Roxanne Tickle after finding her exclusion from Giggle for Girls amounted to unlawful discrimination

By Shahana Yasmin

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual1d ago

Tickle v Giggle for Girls: Damages doubled after trans woman’s landmark discrimination win - SMH.com.au

Tickle v Giggle for Girls: Damages doubled after trans woman’s landmark discrimination win  SMH.com.au

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straits-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Australian court upholds ruling for transgender woman, doubles damages against female-only app - The Straits Times

Australian court upholds ruling for transgender woman, doubles damages against female-only app  The Straits Times

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express-tribuneMostly Factual1d ago

Australian court upholds ruling for transgender woman, doubles damages against female-only app

Court says blocking of account was direct discrimination; CEO plans to appeal to the High Court

By Reuters

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star-malaysiaMixed1d ago

Australian court upholds ruling for transgender woman, doubles damages against female-only app - The Star | Malaysia

Australian court upholds ruling for transgender woman, doubles damages against female-only app  The Star | Malaysia

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myjoyonlineMixed1d ago

Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case

A Sydney court has doubled the discrimination payout for an Australian trans woman who was kicked off a female-only app.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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