Queensland’s controversial puberty blocker ban overturned by supreme court

Parent of transgender child successfully challenged decision by Crisafulli government to halt treatment for under 18sFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s controversial ban on puberty blockers for transgender patients has been overturned by the supreme court.On Tuesday, Justice Peter Callaghan ruled in favour of a challenge by the parent of a transgender child, judging that the directive establishing the ban was made improperly and is unlawful. Continue reading...

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