The misogyny coin buys less than it used to
The headline topic examines how the term misogyny has weakened in public discourse amid inflationary pressures on social attitudes. The piece notes a Melbourne billboard paying for a campaign message targeting Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan with a ‘Ditch the Witch’ slogan, drawing condemnation from Labor and Coalition politicians. It traces reactions from former Prime Minister Julia Gillard and other leaders, highlighting evolving tensions around feminism and gendered rhetoric. A federal court ruling is cited, finding no grounds to exclude trans women from spaces created for biological women, a decision linked to amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act during Gillard’s tenure. The article also references public figures reacting to the debate and ongoing political discourse.
