Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to remove notices attached to bathroom doors with the Department of Premier and the Cabinet that give gender reassurance.
Speaking to Sydney radio station 2GB Morrison said the signs were not necessary and were sign of over the top political correctness.
The Prime Minister was asked about the signs after Nine political reporter Chris Uhlmann tweeted a photo of the women’s bathroom at the department’s office in the Canberra suburb of Barton.
Speaking to Ben Fordham the PM said suspected the the signs would be removed quickly, revealing that he’d already picked up the phone to speak to department officials.
“Honestly, this is why we call it the Canberra bubble, it’s ridiculous, it’ll be sorted out.” PM Scott Morrison said he already “had a chat” with
“I don’t think it’s necessary, people can work out which room to use.”
“I just don’t think it’s necessary it’s over the top, you don’t need to do this. It’s political correctness, over the top, it’s just not necessary.” Morrison said indicating that the signs would swiftly be removed.
Despite the Prime Minister describing the existence of gender neutral bathrooms as a “Canberra bubble” issue, their existence is widespread across Australia.
Transgender groups have highlighted that signs reassure gender diverse people that they can enter the bathroom that aligns with their gender, but also lets other people know that they do not need to police other people’s bathrooms.
OIP Staff
