"Queensland's controversial ban on puberty blockers and other hormone therapies is unlawful because of a failure to properly consult health executives on a decision affected by political interference, a court has heard. The supreme court in Brisbane on Wednesday heard the ban should be overturned as part of a legal challenge launched by the mother of a transgender child. The mother cannot be identified for legal reasons."
"Mark Steele KC, representing the mother, said Rosengren had signed off on publishing the health service directive an hour earlier and had repeatedly urged staff to ensure it was published at 10.30am. The directive was published at 11.06am. Steele told the court that Rosengren must have done so to line up with the end of Nicholls' press conference. That can't be genuine consultation if it's just a fait accompli, Steele told the court."
A legal challenge argues that Queensland Health's directive banning puberty blockers and other hormone therapies for new patients under 18 is unlawful. The mother of a transgender child sought judicial review, alleging the director general, Dr David Rosengren, failed to consult the executive of any affected service as required by law. Lawyers contend that health minister Tim Nicholls inappropriately directed or influenced the directive. Queensland Health denies the claims and says consultation occurred. Executives were called to a 22-minute Teams meeting at 10am while Nicholls announced the decision at a press conference. The directive was published at 11.06am.
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