Legislative Council: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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Puberty Blockers

In reply to the Hon. S.L. GAME ().5 March 2025).

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State): The Minister for Health and Wellbeing has advised:

The state government supports the announcement of the federal Minister for Health and Ageing that the national medical experts, the National Health and Medical Research Council, will undertake a review of the Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines for Trans and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents.

Care for youth with gender dysphoria is provided by a multidisciplinary team in a tertiary care level setting in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.