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Gender Queer graphic novel reapproved for sale in Australia after federal court fight to ban book

Complaints about the book focus on cartoon sex scenes, one of which has been described by critics as ‘pornographic’ and ‘paedophilic’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2025

What is Plato’s Symposium, the classic book drawn into the Gender Queer culture wars?

It was probably inevitable, but is deeply sad, that Plato’s Symposium (circa 380 BCE), has been drawn into the culture wars. A dialogue of great complexity and elegance, the book is one of the principal sources of the Greek philosopher’s views on love and beauty.

The Conversation · Oct 15, 2024

Conservative in court win over book classification

Gender Queer was classified as unrestricted by a board which incorrectly said those against the graphic book were "broadly anti-LGBTQIA+," a court has found.

AAP · Oct 14, 2024

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Court orders review of Gender Queer book’s classification after challenge by Australian rightwing activist

Classification Review Board to undertake new assessment of memoir targeted in conservative campaigns

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024

Concerns over Gender Queer book dismissed by Australian classifications board as anti-LGBTQ+, court hears

Barrister acting for Bernard Gaynor says board failed to engage with submissions – but counsel for minister of communications suggests some lacked context

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2024

Australian classification board rejects calls to restrict graphic novel Gender Queer

Board finds memoir by non-binary writer Maia Kobabe ‘appropriate for its intended audience’ following an appeal

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023

LNP blocks Gerard Rennick recruits as party seeks to ‘keep out the cookers’

Liberal National party increasingly alert to attempts by the rightwing fringe to build influence since May’s federal election

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2023

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