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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Melissa Davey Medical editor

Puberty blocker bans in Queensland and NZ risk extreme harm to trans youth, UK expert warns

United Kingdom Queensland Hilary Cass Tim Nicholls Victoria Hart New Zealand
The image shows a generic needle and vial with a young person in the background.
Queensland and New Zealand are following the UK in restricting puberty blockers and hormone therapy for children, but an expert warns such moves could lead to harm. Illustration: Victoria Hart/Guardian Design

A sociologist who surveyed more than 100 young transgender people and their parents following a puberty blocker ban in the UK has warned similar bans in Australia and New Zealand will lead to youth suicides.

Dr Natacha Kennedy from Goldsmiths, University of London, analysed the impact of the UK ban that was first implemented in March 2024, and extended indefinitely last December.

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