Family Fist: LNP must stop punishing Dr Jillian Spencer
Michael Barnett OAM
LNP must stop punishing Dr Jillian Spencer
MEDIA RELEASE
Family First is deeply disappointed that after one year in government, the Queensland LNP is continuing Labor’s policy of punishing Dr Jillian Spencer — a courageous child psychiatrist who simply spoke up for the safety of children.
Dr Spencer, a respected clinician with two decades of experience, raised legitimate concerns about children — some as young as 12 — being rushed into puberty blockers without proper, holistic assessment. Instead of being heard, she was silenced, stood down, and ultimately sacked by Queensland Children’s Hospital.
It is unconscionable that under Premier David Crisafulli and Health Minister Tim Nicholls, this injustice continues.
Dr Spencer should not have to endure her upcoming trial in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission to prove her innocence. She has suffered enough.
This is not just about one doctor — it’s about whether truth and conscience still have a place in Queensland’s health system. When clinicians are punished for raising red flags, every child is put at risk. Every parent loses confidence that their child will receive evidence-based care, not ideology-driven medicine.
Dr Spencer’s courage should be celebrated, not crushed. The LNP Government must intervene to end this persecution and restore the right of health practitioners to blow the whistle on harmful practices.
Family First calls on Premier David Crisafulli and Minister Tim Nicholls to act now — to do what Labor refused to do — and reinstate Dr Jillian Spencer with an apology.
What is happening to her is un-Australian.
To help Dr Spencer defend herself and protect vulnerable children, please consider donating to her legal defence through the Human Rights Law Alliance. Every dollar sends a message that truth still matters, and that doctors must be free to speak up for kids in danger.