Gender Discrimination
Lisa Jernakoff was entered to play in a Junior Softball competition for 13-16 age boys.
An opposing team complained that Lisa was ineligible to play because of her sex.
Lisa’s parents then lodged a complaint and the matter was referred to the Equal Opportunity Tribunal for hearing.
Dr Tim Ackland, a university lecturer, gave evidence that there were significant differences between boys and girls at the ages of 13 to 16, with regard to strength, stamina and physique.
The Equal Opportunity Tribunal of WA decided that the discrimination was lawful.
As such, the complaint was dismissed.