·7/30/2026
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Gold Coast pole dancing studio Queens of Pole sued for $30,000 over transgender woman ban
Ever stepped into a fitness class and felt totally at ease? Gold Coast’s Queens of Pole, a women-only studio (teens to grandmas) for years, faces a $30k sex discrimination lawsuit after turning away a trans woman. Owner Nomes Whitney says she acted to keep clients safe—vulnerable pole positions leave many self-conscious around biological males. She’s teaming up with Sall Grover (in a $1M legal battle for her female-only app) and crowdfunding, framing this as a women’s rights fight. Local gov supports biological female-only spaces but lacks clear laws. This case could make or break similar small studios. Where do you draw the line between women’s safe spaces and inclusivity? Share your take below!