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Health
Neve Brissenden

Puberty blockers and trans kids' care to be reviewed

Australia's peak medical body will review health care for transgender and gender-diverse children. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's peak medical body will review the health care provided to transgender and gender-diverse children as the federal government attempts to stall the banning of puberty blockers in some parts of the country.

The review led by the National Health and Medical Research Council will examine aspects of children's gender-affirming care including the use of puberty blockers, Health Minister Mark Butler announced on Friday.

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