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Australian Health Minister Orders Review Into Standards of Care for Trans Children

A decision on whether to continue using puberty blockers will be handed down next year.
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Australian Health Minister Orders Review Into Standards of Care for Trans Children
Testosterone medication used for gender transitioning in Northern California on Aug. 26, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
1/31/2025|Updated: 1/31/2025
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Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has ordered a review into the Australian standards of care and treatment guidelines for trans children and teenagers.

The news comes after 100 prominent Australians including former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, and federal and state MPs from across the nation, signed a letter calling for a pause on all gender transition interventions for children and young people.

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Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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