Not in our name: we’re pushing back against TERF claims

Lesbians are being “pressured” to have sex with trans women.

That’s the claim now being pushed in Australia’s Federal Court by the so-called “Lesbian Action Group” (LAG), in support of Giggle app founder Sall Grover.

Grover is currently appealing a ruling that found she unlawfully discriminated against a transgender woman, Roxanne Tickle, by banning her from using her female-only networking app, Giggle.

The court found that rejecting Tickle solely because she is a trans woman breached the Sex Discrimination Act.

Now, in her appeal, LAG are arguing that “female-only spaces for biological women” must be protected by law.

Their claim? That lesbians face “unwanted pressure to have sex with trans women” and risk “social isolation” if they don’t comply.

They argue that trans women pose a danger to lesbian spaces — and that the law should redefine “woman” to exclude trans women altogether.

They present this narrative as if it reflects the experience and beliefs of all lesbians. It does not.

Their sweeping claims attempt to use our identities as a tool to undermine and exclude trans women.

We, the undersigned, reject this entirely

Add your name to this open letter here.

They do not speak for us.

Neither Grover nor the “Lesbian Action Group” represent the views or lived experiences of the broader lesbian and queer community. 

Their framing of trans women as a threat to lesbians and women is not only false — it is dangerous. 

These narratives fuel division, encourage exclusion, and directly harm trans women, including trans lesbians, who are a valued and essential part of our community.

Being a lesbian is not about gatekeeping. It is not about policing womanhood. It is not about exclusion.

Lesbians, bi women, trans women, non-binary people and other gender diverse people have always existed together — in solidarity, in community, and in resistance.

We stand against any attempt to weaponise lesbian identity against trans people.

We reject Grover and LAG’s attempt to erase trans women from anti-discrimination protections under the guise of “protecting” us.

And, we will not allow TERFs to exclude our trans sisters from our community of women, queer folk, and allies.

In this moment, with trans communities across Australia facing growing discrimination and attacks, we say clearly: Grover and the Lesbian Action Group do not speak for us. They never will.

We stand for inclusion, for solidarity, and for a future where all women — cis and trans — and all queer, non-binary and gender diverse people can find safety and belonging.

This hate has no place in our community.

Add your name:

We’re calling on lesbians, queer women, trans women, non-binary people, gender diverse people, organisations, and all our incredible allies to sign this open letter.

Together, we can send a clear message:

We stand with our trans sisters — and we always will.

Sign your name here.

List of signatories (so far):

The following individuals have signed this letter and given permission for their names to be shared.

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Aasha Webb
Abdurahman Katamish’s
Abigail Clark
Adam Jacobus
Adela Teubner
Adina Stam
Aditi Malhotra
Adz S.
Aiden Duguid
Aimee Clark
Aimi Zuki
Alanna Eddington
Alannah Pye
Alex McMillan
Alex Boyd
Alex Fayers
Alex Robinson
Alex McClane
Alex Helvetica
Alex Watson
Alex Gray
Alex Clark
Alex R. de Wolde
Alexa Haines
Alexander
Alexandra James
Alexandra Devine
Alexandra Daniel
Aliah Drahm-Cassady
Alice Clarke
Alison Chapman
Alistair Nolan
Alyx Dennison
Alyx Clatworthy
Amanda Averay
Amanda Cleaver
Amber Fyffe
Ambly McNicol
Amelia Quinn
Amelia Heydon
Amelia Broughton
Amelie Kleinschmidt
Amethyst Cosgrove-White
Amity Campbell
Amy Redden
Amy Cook
Amy Corcoran
Amy O’Brien
Amy McMurtrie
Amy Bowman
Amy Schenkel
Ana Pike
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Anaie Rebesco
Andi Howe
andie macura
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Andrea Stanlake
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Andrew Finegan
Andy Flynn
Andy Hoffman
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Anna Field
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Busselton Pride Alliance Inc.
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