Relief over a landmark court win has been shortlived for a transgender teenager's mother after an Australian-first puberty blocker ban was reinstated.

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The mother claimed victory after the Queensland government's ban was overturned in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, saying it brought an end to a harrowing ordeal.

However Health Minister Tim Nicholls confirmed hours later that he would issue a ministerial direction that will restore the puberty block pause in Queensland.

The mother's devastated supporters on Tuesday night said they would discuss their legal options.

The mother, who cannot be named for legal reasons, launched the historic chall

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