Trans rights protesters interrupted a Green Party Conference event focused on women's health on October 4, 2026. A member of the party's executive was among the group from the LGBTIQA+ Greens that entered the Green Party Women (GPW) fringe event to disrupt a speaker's address. The protesters displayed a large trans flag while physiotherapist and campaigner Elaine Miller spoke via Zoom about female pelvic health, with GPW members blocking their attempts to cover the screen.
Prior to the protest, the LGBT group accused Ms. Miller, who was presenting in a professional medical capacity, of being a 'notorious campaigner against trans rights,' labeling her participation as a 'safeguarding issue.' In response, GPW stated that the demonstration exemplified intimidation against women's rights advocates within the party.
Dylan Lewis-Creser, the non-binary co-chair of LGBTIQA+ Greens, participated in the protest and is a member of the Green Party executive alongside leader Zack Polanski. Jude English, chair of GPW, described the protest as 'intimidation,' stating, 'It is very undermining to have a member of the executive trying to no-platform a female speaker.' English emphasized that this action obstructs women's access to the political system within the party.
Ms. Miller expressed surprise at being labeled a 'transphobe,' noting that her work addresses issues faced by women transitioning to men after taking testosterone. She criticized the protesters for attempting to suppress debate rather than engage in it, stating, 'They would rather prevent a debate at party conference ... make that make sense.'
Her presentation focused on pelvic health and the environmental impact of plastic incontinence pads, highlighting the significant waste generated by their use. The LGBTIQA+ Greens acknowledged the importance of the event's subject matter but reiterated their opposition to allowing a platform for someone they view as a threat to trans rights.
This incident followed the exclusion of the women's rights group Green Women's Declaration from the conference, with the party executive citing concerns that their presence could 'make our trans members feel unsafe.' After the protest, the group characterized the situation as 'institutional misogyny writ large,' expressing their determination to continue their advocacy despite the intimidation.
Additionally, the Green Party has advised members to use 'parents and carers' instead of 'mothers and fathers' to avoid offending individuals who do not conform to traditional gender norms. The Green Party has been contacted for comment.