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Australia’s peak medical body will review the health care provided to transgender and gender-diverse children as the federal government attempts to stall the banning of puberty blockers in some parts of the country. The review led by the National Health and Medical Research Council will examine aspects of children’s gender-affirming care including the use of puberty blockers, Health Minister Mark Butler announced on Friday.
The move came after reports that gender-affirming hormones had been given to minors as young as 12 years of age without authorised care in the state’s far north. Butler said he has asked new LNP health minister Tim Nicholls to abide by national standards. “I’ve indicated to Minister Nicholls that I don’t think it would be appropriate for Queensland to continue with their stated intention to undertake an evidence review in this area of care,” he said.
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