7am The Mum fighting Queensland’s puberty blocker ban
Nov 3, 2025
A courageous Queensland mother, who brought legal action against the government over a ban on gender-affirming care, shares her inspiring story. She discusses recognizing her daughter's transgender identity early on and the urgency of accessing puberty blockers to protect her well-being. After winning a crucial court ruling, she reveals the swift government pushback and stresses the profound impact on her family and other trans youth. With a commitment to continue the legal fight, she likens her struggle to a modern-day David versus Goliath.
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New Start Turned Things Around
- The mother moved her child to a new area and school after bullying and the child became happy again within weeks.
- Relocating removed the immediate social pressure and was
Timing Is Critical In Puberty Care
- The gender clinic provided long-term, measured monitoring and warned there was a short window to start blockers before permanent changes.
- Early clinical timing can be decisive for preventing irreversible puberty changes.
Ban Hit Hundreds On Clinic Waitlists
- The Queensland government banned gender-affirming care in January, affecting hundreds on waitlists and clinic patients.
- The mother discovered about 491 kids on the gender clinic waitlist and her daughter was already an active patient.