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QNews

QNews – Queensland government doubles down on gender care review

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has said the state government will continue its review of gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth, as experts warn of the dangers of the government’s suspension of their access to hormone therapies. Last week, the Queensland government caused outrage by ordering the public health system to suspend hormone therapies for new patients …

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QNews

QNews – Vic Premier joins Pride March with vow to protect trans folk

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has joined the 30th annual Midsumma Pride March, delivering a powerful pledge to protect trans and gender-diverse communities from hate and discrimination. On Sunday morning (February 2), thousands of marchers and thousands more spectators gathered on St Kilda’s Fitzroy Street. The Midsumma Pride March started half an hour earlier this year …

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QNews

QNews – Brisbane protest rally calls out Queensland trans treatment ban

Over 100 people have marched through the Brisbane CBD to protest the Queensland government’s trans youth hormone ban, the Trump administration and the rise of anti-trans policies around the world. Activist group Equal Love Brisbane called the snap rally on Friday night (January 31), which brought protesters to King George Square and the streets of …

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QNews

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 …

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Equality Australia
Equality Australia

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.  […]

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QNews

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 …

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