Queensland Government’s cruel ban on gender-affirming care
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Comments attributable to Senator Nick McKim, Australian Greens LGBTIQA+ spokesperson: “This decision is hateful and cruel, and goes against everything we know about gender-affirming care and its ability to save lives.” “The LNP’s actions here are truly disgusting, placing young trans folk in the middle of a culture war of their own creation, using them as a public punching bag, and knowingly risking young lives in the process.” “Gender-affirming care saves lives.
It helps trans and gender diverse people thrive, live with dignity, and be themselves. It should never be used as a political football.” “The LNP must immediately reinstate gender-affirming care, and stop playing politics with people’s lives.” Quotes attributable to Greens MP for Maiwar Michael Berkman: “Premier Crisafulli’s cabinet unlawfully overrode Queensland Health by directing it to ban gender affirming healthcare for young people, after just 22 minutes of so-called “consultation” - this is clearly about politics, not evidence.
“This is a shameful doubling down on the LNP’s political interference in healthcare. “If the LNP has any respect for healthcare professionals and patient autonomy, it’ll drop its political fixations and get on with funding our public healthcare system properly. “The LNP needs to learn that healthcare is a choice for an individual, their family and their healthcare team, not for politicians.” Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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