In a landmark decision, the Australian Medical Association unanimously voted at their National Conference in August to recognise intersex traits as natural variations in sex characteristics.

We caught up with Dr Aileen Kennedy from UTS, who is also a Director at InterAction for Health and Human Rights (formerly Intersex Human Rights Australia) about the change and what it means for the intersex community.

In a landmark decision, the Australian Medical Association unanimously voted at their National Conference in August to recognise intersex traits as natural variations in sex characteristics.
We caught up with Dr Aileen Kennedy from UTS, who is also a Director at InterAction for Health and Human Rights (formerly Intersex Human Rights Australia) about the change and what it means for the intersex community.

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TuneFM brings you thoughtful conversations with leading researchers and experts, unpacking today's most pressing issues through a solutions-focused lens.  Broadcasting from Australia's oldest university broadcaster at the University of New England, we continue our proud tradition of engaging public discourse that began in 1970.
Each week, we dive deep into current events and emerging research with UNE's brightest minds and experts from the community.  From climate adaptation to social policy, our guests offer evidence-based insights and constructive approaches to today's challenges.  As part of CBAA's Newshub network, TuneFM's work helps these vital conversations reach audiences across Australia's through National Radio News and The Wire.
Join us as we build on TuneFM's legacy of meaningful dialogue and positive change, bringing academic expertise to bear on the questions that matter most to our community.  Listen wherever you get your podcasts or tune in through TuneFM, UNE's student powered radio.
Brought to you by UNE Life. All music licensed through APRA AMCOS.

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