Thousands march at trans youth rallies opposing Queensland puberty blockers ban, organiser says

‘A lot of parents are feeling really angry and frustrated with the government,’ director of Trans Youth Project saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThousands of people attended rallies across Australia on Saturday to show solidarity with transgender youth and their families, after the Queensland government’s decision to pause essential healthcare for trans minors.Twenty rallies were held, including a crowd of 5,000 gathering in both Brisbane and Melbourne, 500 in Sydney and more than 200 in Cairns, lead organiser Jackie Turner said.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Thousands march at trans youth rallies opposing Queensland puberty blockers ban, organiser says

‘A lot of parents are feeling really angry and frustrated with the government,’ director of Trans Youth Project says

Thousands of people attended rallies across Australia on Saturday to show solidarity with transgender youth and their families, after the Queensland government’s decision to pause essential healthcare for trans minors.

Twenty rallies were held, including a crowd of 5,000 gathering in both Brisbane and Melbourne, 500 in Sydney and more than 200 in Cairns, lead organiser Jackie Turner said.

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