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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Andrew Messenger

Mother of transgender teen accuses Queensland government of privacy breach that could have ‘outed’ her child

Queensland health minister Tim Nicholls speaks in parliament
Queensland health minister Tim Nicholls. A mother has revealed the government released confidential information that had the potential to ‘out’ a transgender child. Photograph: Darren England/AAP

The Queensland government released private information about the mother of a transgender teenager – information she says potentially “outed” her child – to a stranger.

The revelation came as the state government was accused of “intimidation” and “an invasion of privacy” after demanding confidential medical information from parents of transgender children who are considering a further legal challenge to its controversial ban on puberty blockers.

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