Brett Skinner

Trans-Identified Male, Brett Skinner Wins Australia’s ‘Woman of the Year’ Award, Sparking Nationwide Outrage

By Marie O’Nealle

Sydney, Australia  – A major controversy has erupted in Australia after Brett Skinner (Brianna Skinner), a biological male who identifies as a woman, was awarded the country’s “Woman of the Year” honor. The decision has sparked widespread backlash from women’s rights advocates, politicians, and members of the public who argue that female achievements are being erased in the name of inclusivity.

The decision has been met with fierce opposition from women’s advocacy groups, who see this as yet another example of female spaces being taken over by biological males. Women’s Rights Australia, a grassroots organization, issued a statement condemning the award, calling it a “slap in the face to every hardworking woman who has fought for recognition.”

“This award was created to honor women and their achievements,” the statement read. “A biological male winning ‘Woman of the Year’ is an insult to every woman who has struggled for representation in male-dominated fields. This is not progress; this is erasure.”

The public response has been overwhelmingly negative. Social media erupted with thousands of frustrated comments from Australian women expressing anger and disappointment. The hashtag #WomanMeansWoman began trending, with many calling for a reversal of the decision.

This latest controversy follows a growing trend of biological males being prioritized over women in female-specific spaces. Similar debates have arisen in women’s sports, where trans-identified males have been dominating female competitions. Just last year, a biological male identifying as a woman won a women’s literary award, sparking similar backlash. The battle for female recognition and fairness is far from over. Women across Australia—and beyond—are demanding that biological reality, not ideology, define what it means to be a woman.