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Minister Issues 2nd Directive to Ban Puberty Blockers for Kids After Court Loss

Queensland’s health minister has reinstated a ban on puberty blockers for children hours after it was lifted by the Supreme Court.
Minister Issues 2nd Directive to Ban Puberty Blockers for Kids After Court Loss
Queensland LNP Health Minister Tim Nicholls speaks to media during a press conference at the Royal Brisbane Hospital in Brisbane, Australia on Aug. 29, 2025. AAP Image
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
10/28/2025|Updated: 10/28/2025
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Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls has followed through with a ministerial directive that will once again rule out the use of puberty blockers and hormone treatments in children with gender dysphoria.

The decision to reinstate the ban was made in state parliament on the evening of Oct. 28, the same day the Supreme Court overturned the government’s temporary ban on the treatments for under-18s pending a review into their safety.
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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