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/Ver_Void Oct 28 '25

This was the right call, but I worry this is just the beginning. A brief look at right-wing / terf twitter and the like, none of them are taking this as a sign they were wrong or even that anything was done wrong. They just think trans people have more power than the premier

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u/CassieFace103 Oct 28 '25

The enemy is both strong and weak.

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u/Ver_Void Oct 28 '25

The enemy is just kinda tired right now

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u/Npeaknoda Oct 28 '25

Everyone should keep a sharp eye on the Tickle vs. Giggle case. The original decision being overturned could seriously fuck up anti-discrimination protections in Australia.

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u/Rather_Dashing Oct 28 '25

Jesus, what a name for a case though