Women's Group Backs Move to Ban 2 Trans Players From Netball Competition
An Australian women's rights group has welcomed a move by the Riddell District Football Netball League (RDFNL) to ban two male-to-female trans players from competing for the remainder of the season.
Women's Forum Australia CEO Rachael Wong called the move a 'win for women' after two trans netballers playing for Victoria's Melton Central were removed.
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