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Answer Overview

Response rates from 18k Australia voters.

52%
Yes
48%
No
35%
Yes
41%
No
17%
Yes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete
7%
No, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate
0%
No, create a separate category for transgender athletes to compete against each other

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9LHNTMYanswered…10mos10MO

No, hormones don't change biological sex. See is not assigned at birth. See is determined at egg fertilisation. Basic biology.

 @98BDLLXanswered…2yrs2Y

remove gender-oriented competition and instead conduct balanced classification through examination of physical traits

 @92LR6PNanswered…3yrs3Y

 @B2S8S55answered…2wks2W

It should be based on research into specific sports. However highschool sports it should be allowed no matter what.

 @B2S7K6Vanswered…2wks2W

For biological females who transitioned to Male - absolutely fine as they are more likely to come from a physically weaker start point.
For biological males who transitioned to Female - this is where the grey area lies, as they come from a physically stronger start point and while their hormone levels can be brought down, things such as physical structure and muscle mass are not able to be changed by modifying hormone levels.

 @B2PL5QHanswered…3wks3W

I think this is a complex issue as it surely depends on the sport. I think in most team sports, it should be allowed, but people AMAB competing in women's boxing could be an issue. This needs to be reviewed and decided on by specialists, not by random people with biases.

 @B2DVYCFanswered…1mo1MO

It depends on the sport and the athlete. Sports organizations should be able to work out whether it makes sense for them. For example, Natal women Martial Artists should not be obliged to fight trans athletes. However, a transman in athletics and pretty much any sport is to be admired.

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