US EditionSupreme Court in Brisbane overturns controversial freeze on puberty blockers for adolescents
The court found Queensland Health's ban lacked proper consultation, with health executives given only 22 minutes to review the directive, leading to its overturn on procedural grounds.
- Australia's first ban on puberty blockers for young transgender patients was overturned by the Queensland Supreme Court under Justice Peter Callaghan.
- The court found that the directive from the Queensland Health director-general lacked proper public consultation, with only 22 minutes of consideration given to the ban.
- A mother of a trans teenager launched the legal action that led to the court review, which was supported by the LGBTI Legal Service.
- Health Minister Zach Nicholls responded that the ruling addressed procedural issues but maintained the need for a review before reinstating treatments.
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9NewsLandmark puberty block ban reinstated by Queensland government
Puberty blocker pills. Photo: Getty Relief over a landmark court win has been shortlived for a transgender teenager's mother after an Australian-first puberty blocker ban was reinstated.
Australia's first puberty blockers ban reinstated hours after court's decision to overturn it
Australia’s first ban on puberty blockers for transgender children has been overturned and then swiftly reinstated in a legal and political clash in Queensland. The Australian Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, October 28, that the Queensland government’s temporary ban on puberty blockers was invalid, restoring access to the treatment for young trans patients.
Queensland court lifts puberty blocker ban for minors, but future of trans healthcare remains uncertain
An independent review of gender dysphoria practices is due by 30 November, 2025, and the government may base future policy on that report The post Queensland court lifts puberty blocker ban for minors, but future of trans healthcare remains uncertain appeared first on Attitude.
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