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Psychiatrist Concerned With Gender-Affirming Care Investigated for ‘Inappropriate’ Social Media Posts

Dr. Jillian Spencer has been suspended after raising concerns about the gender-affirming care model at her workplace.
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Psychiatrist Concerned With Gender-Affirming Care Investigated for ‘Inappropriate’ Social Media Posts
Testosterone medication for gender transitioning seen in a file photo. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
5/20/2025|Updated: 5/27/2025
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A senior Queensland children’s psychiatrist who was suspended from clinical duties for raising concerns about gender-affirming care for minors has been investigated for alleged “inappropriate” social media comments.

On May 19, Dr. Jillian Spencer announced on her social media account that she had been referred to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) following the complaint of an individual on April 29.

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Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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