Star Observer – RANZCP & AMA Join Criticism of Ban on Gender-Affirming Care For Queensland Trans Youth
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and Australian Medical Association have joined other medical and advocacy organisations in criticising the recent ban on gender-affirming care for minors …
The Conversation – Can a child legally take puberty blockers? What if their parents disagree?
Young people’s access to gender-affirming medical care has been making headlines this week.
Star Observer – Health Minister Announces Federal Review of Healthcare for Trans Youth
The Australian government has announced a national review into the treatment guidelines for trans and gender diverse young people. In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, Health Minister Mark Butler …
QNews – Health Minister Mark Butler announces review of trans care
The Australian government has announced an expert national review of healthcare for trans and gender-diverse Australians, as backlash grows over the Queensland government suspending hormone treatments for young people. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the review would develop new national guidelines for the treatment of trans and gender-diverse children and adolescents in Australia. He …
Equality Australia – LGBTIQ+ community groups and health experts cautiously welcome treatment review for trans and gender diverse young people
31 January 2025 – Medical experts, health bodies and LGBTIQ+ groups have cautiously welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement it will review the treatment guidelines for trans and gender diverse young people. But they said the process must be led by the experts, remain free of political interference and not block continued care across the country. […]
QNews – National Day of Action to Protect Trans Youth called for Saturday 8th Feb
Trans Justice Project calls for a national day of action protecting trans youth following the Queensland government’s trans hormone therapy ban. Rallies are being planned around the country for next Saturday to show your solidarity to protect trans youth. Earlier this week LNP Health Minister Tim Nicholls announced the immediate “pause”, alongside a new review into …
