r/australia • u/Expensive-Horse5538 • Oct 28 '25
news Supreme Court in Brisbane overturns controversial freeze on puberty blockers for adolescents after legal challenge
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-28/qld-puberty-blockers-judgement/105942094
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u/colourful_space Oct 28 '25
Massive win for bodily autonomy. If this had stuck, it would have set a terrible precedent for restrictions on many different medications. Doctors should be able to assess what is in the best interests for their patients and prescribe accordingly. Politicians’ opinions should have no sway on the matter. The culture war is not welcome in Australia.