12. Part 1 - Groundbreaking Legal Cases in Gender Diversity with Rachael Wallbank

Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers

Join Catherine Henry and recently retired family lawyer, accredited family law specialist, and University of Newcastle law academic, Rachael Wallbank for this two-part special where we explore the pivotal legal cases that have significantly influenced the legal landscape in Australia for individuals identifying as transgender or intersex.

In part one of this interview, Catherine and Rachael explore Rachael's extensive legal career. In part two, they delve into the groundbreaking cases that have been integral to her professional journey.

In this episode you’ll find out:

• How Rachael Wallbank became the first lawyer in NSW to transition
• Why the laws that govern medical procedures around gender are so important for people who experience gender diversity
• How Rachael tackled landmark cases that changed the way the courts look at gender diversity in relation to both marriage and pre-adolescent medical interventions.

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