The federal court has ordered the Australian Classifications Review Board to reassess its earlier ruling on the graphic novel 'Gender Queer' after complaints were dismissed as 'anti-LGBTQ+'. This decision highlights the ongoing tension surrounding LGBTQ+ representation in media and the challenges posed by varying societal views on such matters.
Bernard Gaynor, a right-wing activist, labeled 'Gender Queer: A Memoir' as 'pornographic' and contested its unrestricted classification, arguing that the content depicting sexual topics should be scrutinized.
The review board previously ruled the book appropriate for teens despite numerous complaints, asserting that while some concerns were raised, they were largely categorized as 'anti-LGBTQ+'. This classification decision reflected broader cultural debates on gender identity representation in literature.
Justice Ian Jackman noted that only 66 of the 576 complaints against the book warranted serious consideration, indicating that the initial dismissal of the complaints was overly simplistic and not reflective of their content.
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