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Australia's Mona asked a court to reverse its ruling that allowed men inside a women's only space.

Archived version: https://archive.ph/oHT6U

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I just have to completely disagree. Art has consistently served to challenge the status quo and provoke thought and discussion, and this exhibit has absolutely excelled in that regard.

Now the artist is moving on to explore existing discrimination exemptions under the law in Tasmania:

In fact the Lounge already possesses many of the redeeming qualities listed in the verdict that would make it eligible for an exemption under section 27 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas). Where it isn’t already eligible, a number of minor adjustments should bring us into compliance.

The law states that a person may discriminate on the ground of gender:

(a) in a religious institution, if it is required by the doctrines of the religion of the institution; or

(b) in education, if it is for the purpose of enrolment in one-gender schools or hostels; or

(c) in employment, if it is for the purpose of the residential care of persons under the age of 18 years; or

(d) in employment, if it is based on a genuine occupational qualification or requirement in relation to a particular position; or

(e) in accommodation, if it is shared accommodation for less than 5 adult persons; or

(f) in the provision or use of facilities, if those facilities are reasonably required for use by persons of one gender only.

Interviewer: You believe the artwork can continue to operate under a legal exemption? Which of these exemptions will apply?

All of them.

https://mona.net.au/blog/2024/05/interview-with-kirsha-kaechele-about-the-ladies-lounge

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

in a religious institution, if it is required by the doctrines of the religion of the institution

How's she planning to have this law apply? Create a woman-only sect of the FSM?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

I recommend you read the interview I linked above, she goes into great detail about this and frankly it's amazing