Australian courts continue to pass judgements that reject medical and biological reality while attacking parental rights.

That’s the only conclusion from the latest report by Ellie Dudley in The Australian on the case of “Kelly”, a 15-year-old boy who identifies as a girl, who has been approved for cross-sex hormone treatment over the objections of his father.

The Australian reported:

Kelly has a developmental disorder, has identified as a girl since she was a toddler, and is currently experiencing bone degeneration, which is at least partly caused by the puberty blockers she has taken since 2022.

Despite these serious health concerns, Judge Terry McGuire cited “a legal void of the consequences of people regretting their change of gender”.

This is a deeply troubling conclusion given the growing number of people who have regretted the decision to “transition”, such as young Victorian Mel Jefferies.

It also comes in light of the Cass review’s finding that Australia’s gender guidelines “lacked rigour and independence”.

The Australian quotes Barrister Belle Lane who said:

Australian judges were relying on precedent based on “outdated” medical information when allowing gender dysphoric children to access permanent treatments.

The issue of gender medicine for children continues to be fought in courts and tribunals in Australia, even as other countries are starting to push back against practices like cross-sex hormone therapy which lack evidence.

In Australia, HRLA client Jillian Spencer, continues to fight for her right to speak the truth about biological reality and offer treatment for her gender-confused patients that is more cautious and holistic than the automatic “affirmation” approach. The latest ruling by the Family Court in “Kelly’s” case demonstrates how important it is to keep defending free and open discussion about the harms of gender ideology, including the regret many people after pursuing “transition”.

And many of HRLA’s clients are speaking up on these very issues. Breastfeeding consultant Jasmine Sussex is defending a complaint of vilification after saying that “men cannot breastfeed”. Canadian father “Billboard Chris” is challenging the Australian eSafety Commissioner’s censorship of a tweet criticising the appointment of a transgender activist to a WHO transgender healthcare panel.

HRLA’s work in these cases aims to achieve landmark precedents that will change not only the law but also the culture of free speech in Australia.