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Puberty blocker bans in Queensland and NZ risk extreme harm to trans youth, UK expert warns

Sociologist who surveyed effect of 2024 UK ban says denial of gender-affirming care has left trans and non-binary children in ‘abject misery and severe distress’

The Guardian - AU

Queensland ban on puberty blockers for gender dysphoria to continue until at least 2031, LNP announces

Decision comes despite independent review finding that treatment decisions ‘must be informed by each individual’s presentation and circumstances’

The Guardian - AU

Funding deal rejected as elderly languish in hospital

State and territory health ministers have rejected a Commonwealth public hospital funding offer, as an ageing population stretches the system beyond capacity.

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Mother of transgender teen accuses Queensland government of privacy breach that could have ‘outed’ her child

Revelation comes as LNP accused of ‘intimidation’ after demanding sensitive medical details from parents of transgender children

The Guardian - AU

Woman who overturned Queensland’s puberty blocker ban ‘not backing away from the fight’ after LNP reinstates it

Exclusive: Parent who successfully challenged previous ban on children being prescribed hormones for gender dysphoria considers new lawsuit

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Renewed puberty blocker ban may face another challenge

A state government might face a second legal challenge after reinstating a puberty blocker ban for transgender children hours after it was overturned in court.

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Queensland puberty blocker ban unlawful due to ‘political’ interference and lack of consultation, court hears

Queensland Health denies claims about directive, after mother of transgender child launched legal challenge

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Puberty blocker battle sparks landmark legal challenge

The mother of a transgender teen unable to access hormone therapy after a state ban has launched a legal challenge, sparking protests outside court.

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Tough legislation strengthens the war on vapes

Six-figure fines, jail time and new powers for health authorities will be introduced as a state cracks down on illegal tobacco and vapes.

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Mist opportunities: nasal spray to boost flu immunity

Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against the flu, with the planned rollout of new immunisation methods to help overcome needle anxiety.

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'Tremendous victory': nurses secure nation- leading pay

Following months of talks, a state's nurses and midwives are set to become the nation's highest paid after agreeing on a new wage deal.

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Severe thunderstorm warning for Porepunkah as manhunt continues – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU

Contact tracing ongoing after rare mpox strain detected

Authorities say contact tracing is continuing for hospital staff who may have been exposed to a man admitted with a rare strain of mpox.

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Queensland zoo to reopen two days after woman loses arm to lioness

Woman injured in Sunday incident was ‘a much-loved member of the zoo owners’ family’ and not in animal’s enclosure at the time, zoo says

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Ofsted criticised over training manual linking autistic children to extremism

National Autistic Society says guidance risks stigmatising traits amid concern over number of autistic children referred to Prevent

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Nurses warn pink protest for better pay could escalate

Nurses have begun industrial action calling on a state government to come to the table with a better pay deal.

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Influencer Urges Parents to Give Kids Bleach to Treat Autism Despite Reports of Vomiting, Suffering Seizures: Report

A social media influencer is under fire for promoting chlorine dioxide as a so-called "autism cure," despite alarming reports of serious harm to children.

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Family fury at 'dangerous' youth hormone therapy ban

Rebecca's son knew he was transgender at age 12, but his long and difficult journey to transitioning was abruptly halted when a state government intervened.

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Landmark hormone service call sparks legal challenge

A mother has launched legal action against a state government after her child and other minors were denied gender-affirming hormone treatments.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland government held 21-minute consultation on puberty blocker ban at same time it announced decision

Exclusive: Legal challenge launched as expert says an alleged failure to conduct ‘genuine’ consultations could lead to ban being overturned

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Tobacco war could put pressure on emergency departments

Violence linked to the illegal tobacco trade could lead to serious injuries and more work for busy emergency departments, doctors warn.

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Pill-testing scrapped as deadly opioid emerges

A state government has been criticised for closing its pill-testing clinics after a deadly synthetic drug has been detected for the first time.

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Thousands Protest QLD Decision To Halt Gender-Affirming Hormone Treatment For Trans Youth

Rallies took place in Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney, and 15 other locations all calling for the reinstatement of gender-affirming care.

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Trans rallies push back against curb on gender care

Rallies have been held in major capitals and regional centres to support transgender youth as the peak medical body reviews care that one state has paused.

The Guardian - AU

Ghost of Campbell Newman haunts early days of Crisafulli government

Dumped commitments, lack of transparency and an absence of accountability are the hallmarks of the Queensland LNP term so far

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