Day: December 24, 2025

Dec 24

Australia: Northern Territory Follows Queensland in Banning Puberty Blockers for Trans Youth

Australia’s Northern Territory Health Minister Steve Edgington has announced a ban on public health access to puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones for trans youth under 18, citing concerns about child safety and international trends. The decision aligns the Territory with Queensland, which recently extended its ban on gender-affirming care in the public health system until […]

Dec 24

Egypt-Led Amendment Removes Queer Inclusion from UN Disability Resolution

LGBTQIA+ and disability rights organisations across the globe — including ILGA World, ILGA Oceania, and Oceania Pride — have united to condemn the United Nations General Assembly for removing references to sexual orientation and gender identity from a major resolution on the rights of persons with disabilities. The resolution, adopted last week, had originally acknowledged […]