Court acknowledges "real risks" of LGBTIQA+ gender fluid ideology, yet politicians silent

Court acknowledges

The Family Court's recent decision to permit a teenager, pseudonymously referred to as Ash, to access cross-sex hormones exposes the dangers inherent in LGBTIQA+ gender fluid ideology.

Judge Peter Tree openly acknowledged the "real risks" posed by so-called “gender affirming” treatment, including potential infertility, irreversible physical changes, and uncertain mental health outcomes.

Yet, instead of erring on the side of caution, the court chose to allow the treatment, citing Ash's "dignity of risk."

This stark admission by the judiciary underscores an urgent question: why are Australia's elected politicians failing to protect vulnerable children from harm?

Leaving these contentious and life-altering decisions to courts demonstrates a glaring abdication of responsibility.

The Family First Party strongly believes that it is not the role of judges to navigate such complex issues without clear legislative guidance.

Policymakers must urgently step up to safeguard children and provide a framework grounded in scientific evidence and long-term welfare.

Legal academic Professor Patrick Parkinson has expressed deep concerns over the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones in children, noting, "Many parents now have serious concerns about the safety and efficacy of these treatments."

He advocates for thorough psychological investigation and therapy before any medical interventions are considered.

The Family First Party echoes these sentiments and urges Australian politicians to heed the lessons of international reviews, such as the UK Cass Review, which recommended extreme caution in administering such treatments to minors and led to the closure of the UK’s Tavistock child gender clinic.

Child gender clinics abound in Australia, despite the UK and many other nations ditching LGBTIQA+ gender medicine.

Failure of Australian politicians to act will only lead to more children being subjected to unproven and potentially harmful medical procedures, with the courts admitting that "regret cases" are likely in the future.

This is a pivotal moment for Australia's leaders.

Politicians must confront the risks of gender fluid ideology and act decisively to implement laws that protect children from unnecessary and irreversible harm.

The Family First Party is fielding candidates at the up-coming federal election who will fight for the protection of children from harmful LGBTIQA+ gender fluid ideology.