Until now, it’s been judges trying to grapple with big questions of gender and justice. Now, politicians and sporting administrators face big decisions on what’s fair and whose rights come first. 

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

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