Mon Schafter

Mon Schafter, a Walkley Award-winning journalist and the founding editor of ABC Queer, dives into the lasting impact of a controversial 1970s study on transgender youth. They discuss how this outdated research is still misused to undermine trans healthcare today. Schafter shares the harrowing story of Jane, who was subjected to harmful treatment as a child and how these experiences shape current policy debates. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the ramifications of past studies on present-day trans rights and healthcare.