Just.Equal Australia has cautiously welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it has asked the National Health and Medical Research Council to conduct a review of clinical care for young trans and gender diverse Australians, but has warned the review must not become a platform for misinformation and hate.
Spokesperson, Rodney Croome, said,
“We welcome the NHMRC review because we believe science demonstrates the positive impact of gender affirming care.”
“However, we are concerned the review has the potential to become a platform for misinformation and hate, and we urge the Federal Government and NHMRC to take all steps necessary to protect trans and gender diverse Australians.”
“We expect this Review to look at clinical evidence and lived experience, to look specifically at the Australian situation, and to expose the myths and misinformation around gender affirming care.”
“This is not an issue to be used as a political football, and the Review must not be highjacked as a vehicle for anti-trans groups to promote fear and ignorance.”
“We also don’t want to see a repeat of the UK Cass Review which was criticised for not taking account of, or disclosing, conflicts of interest among expert witnesses and contributing authors.”
The Government's statement: https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-mark-butler-mp/media/health-care-for-trans-and-gender-diverse-australian-children-and-adolescents
For a copy of this statement on the web, click here
