Abstract
Transgender minors are among the most vulnerable, discriminated against and disenfranchised of adolescents, and Australian law imposes a heavy yoke should they wish to begin treatment for gender dysphoria. Even with the full support of health professionals and parents, Australia takes the unique worldwide stance of requiring court approval. A way must be made to spare transgender teenagers from this fearsome, embarrassing and expensive court process. Informed consideration is important, but a multi-disciplinary tribunal could offer this, while minimising the stress and expense. This article begins and ends with Arnold’s story – a snapshot of a transgender teen, facing the Family Court and wanting to ‘become me’.
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