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Queensland to Continue Review of Puberty Blockers, Trans Treatments Despite Federal Inquiry

Last week, the Queensland LNP government ordered a halt to all puberty blocking drugs being prescribed to children.
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Queensland to Continue Review of Puberty Blockers, Trans Treatments Despite Federal Inquiry
A photo of the Cairns North Community Health Facility, which is run by the Queensland government and contains the Cairns Sexual Health Service, located in Cairns, Australia and taken on Jan. 29, 2025. The Epoch Times
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
2/3/2025|Updated: 2/3/2025
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Queensland’s Liberal National Party (LNP) is pushing ahead with its own independent review into the use of puberty blockers in youths, despite the announcement of a federal inquiry.

LNP Premier David Crisafulli said the national inquiry announced on last week was a matter for Canberra, while the state would continue on its own path.

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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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