40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 25(3). The words ’women’ and ‘men’ are used in the Act. However, in the context of this provision they should be understood in terms of sex. Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 25(4). Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 25(5). Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 42. Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 42(1). Taylor and others v Moorabbin Saints Junior Football League and another [2004] VCAT 158 (17 February 2004) [19]–[20]. Ferneley v Boxing Authority of New South Wales (2001) 115 FCR 306, 323–324. Explanatory Memorandum, Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Bill 2013 (Cth) 6. Explanatory Memorandum, Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Bill 2013 (Cth) 6. The Act allows for sporting activities to be prescribed by Parliament as exempt. There are currently no prescribed activities. Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 42(2). Australian Human Rights Commission, Temporary exemptions under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth): Commission Guidelines (2009) <https://www.humanrights.gov.au/temporary-exemptions-under-sex-discrimination-act-1984-cth>. Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 44(3). Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 28K. Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) ss 28G, 28K. Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 28A. Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 28A(1A). Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, Guideline: Trans and gender diverse inclusion in sport—complying with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (May 2017) 14–15 <https://www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/home/our-resources-andpublications/eoa-practice-guidelines/item/1560-guideline-trans-and-gender-diverse-inclusion-in-sport-complying-withthe-equal-opportunity-act-2010>. Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 94. Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 94(2). Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 94(2)(g). Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 105. Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 106. Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 106. Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 10(3). Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) s 10(4). Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, Guideline: Trans and gender diverse inclusion in sport—complying with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (May 2017) <https://www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/home/our-resources-andpublications/eoa-practice-guidelines/item/1560-guideline-trans-and-gender-diverse-inclusion-in-sport-complying-withthe-equal-opportunity-act-2010>; and Australian Capital Territory Human Rights Commission, Everyone Can Play: Guidelines for Local Clubs on Best Practice Inclusion of Transgender and Intersex Participants (April 2017) <http://hrc.act.gov.au/everyone-canplay-guidelines-local-clubs-best-practice-inclusion-transgender-intersex-participants/>. International Olympic Committee, ‘IOC Consensus Meeting on Sex Reassignment and Hyperandrogenism’ (Meeting Summary, November 2015) 2. Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Regulations 2006 (Cth) sch 1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, GA Res 217A (III), UN GAOR, 3rd sess, 183rd plen mtg, UN Doc A/810 (10 December 1948) art 1. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, International Charter of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport (21 November 1978) art 1; Universal Declaration of Human Rights, GA Res 217A (III), UN GAOR, 3rd sess, 183rd plen mtg, UN Doc A/810 (10 December 1948) art 24; International Olympic Committee, International Olympic Committee, Olympic Charter (entered into force 9 October 2018) 11. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, GA Res 217A (III), UN GAOR, 3rd sess, 183rd plen mtg, UN Doc A/810 (10 December 1948) arts 2 and 3. In a recent resolution the Human Rights Council (UN Doc A/HRC/40/L.10/Rev.1) specifically called for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls in sports. The resolution references rules and practices in place regarding differences of sex development, androgen sensitivity and testosterone levels. As part of the resolution the Council has requested that the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights prepare a report on the intersection of race and gender discrimination in sport to be delivered during the Council's 44th session, due to be held in June 2020. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, GA Res 217A (III), UN GAOR, 3rd sess, 183rd plen mtg, UN Doc A/810 (10 December 1948) art 12. This is the starting point for inclusion, supported by the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) prohibitions on discrimination against people on the basis of sex and gender identity. Guidelines for the inclusion of transgender and gender diverse people in sport • 2019 • 49