During Senate Estimates, Senator Pauline Hanson raised serious concerns about the growing use of puberty blockers on Australian children. She questioned why these powerful hormone treatments are allowed when experts cannot confirm whether their effects are reversible.

Health officials from the NHMRC and TGA admitted that there are no national guidelines for prescribing puberty blockers and no clear evidence about their long-term safety. They confirmed the drugs are only approved for limited medical conditions but are being used more broadly without national oversight.

Senator Hanson highlighted the risk of children being led into life-altering treatments without full understanding or evidence. She shared a parent’s emotional story — a young person who underwent hormone therapy, now experiencing regret, distress, and severe side effects.

Her questioning exposed a lack of accountability and transparency within Australia’s health system. Senator Hanson and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party are urging the government to prioritise children’s welfare and ensure stronger medical safeguards before further treatments are approved.

One Nation stands firm in protecting young Australians from irreversible medical interventions and is calling for urgent national action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child.