TheAustralian Federal Courtfound that banning a transgender woman from Giggle for Girls was an act ofunlawful discrimination.
Tickle, however, initially sought to receive a compensation of $200,000.
Mostly I get to just live my life and be who I am.
For Grover, on the other hand, the decision was expected, but it was ultimately disappointing.
Unfortunately, we got the judgment we anticipated.
It takes a man for this case to exist.
Ive not been found guilty of discriminating against any woman, said Grover.
Because the crux of the issue is that I dont acknowledge this male person as a woman.
Oh PS we won our last game of the hockey season tonight.
Im counting today as a good one.
I think Ill sleep well, she wrote.
Im so saddened to see the recent rise in transphobia & hate.
Trans people need love & admiration, wrote one of Tickles fans after donating to her page.
Easy outcome for anyone whos been paying attention toAustralianlaw.
The legal status oftrans peoplehere has been a settled issue for decades, said another user on Reddit.
Looks like Australian law is very black & white trans women are women in the eyes of the law.
Thank god for that, one expressed.
This makes me happy.
I know they will likely appeal, but for now I feel happy, wrote one reader.
Detractorsexpressed confusion and outrage at the outcome of the hearing.
yo appeal and the public will crowdfund you.
This decision cant stand, said another in support of Grover.
Thank you for fighting this for all of us, stated a fan of the CEO.
Any crowdfunding to finance an appeal?
As a father to a daughter Id gladly chip in to fight this nonsense, said one user.
Stay strong Roxanne!
