Queensland authorities conducted a 21-minute consultation regarding the prohibition of puberty blockers, coinciding with the announcement of their decision.

The legality of Queensland’s ban on puberty blockers has been questioned due to a lack of genuine consultation, as the state government only conducted a 21-minute internal consultation while announcing the decision. An administrative law expert believes that this failure could lead to a legal challenge. The Queensland Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 requires the government to consult with relevant services when implementing such directives. The health minister, Tim Nicholls, announced the directive during a press conference that started before the consultation had finished. This has raised concerns over the authenticity of the decision-making process.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/10/queensland-government-held-21-minute-consultation-on-puberty-blocker-ban-at-same-time-it-announced-decision