Psychologist Who Questioned Puberty Blockers Terminated by Queensland Health

Thousands have signed a petition calling for her to be reinstated.

Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Spencer, who has been terminated by Queensland Health after speaking out over the use of puberty blockers. Courtesy of Family First

A clinical psychologist who raised concerns about the use of puberty blockers to treat children with gender dysphoria has been sacked by Queensland Health, despite the state government ordering an independent review into the use of the drugs.

Jillian Spencer, a psychiatrist at the Queensland Children’s Hospital, was stood down in April 2023 after arguing that children experiencing gender confusion deserve thorough psychological assessments rather than immediate medical interventions.