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Austria proposes harsh penalties for parents who oppose gender-related medical interventions for minors, including fines up to €30,000 or a year in jail for questioning a child's desire to transition. Psychological treatment for gender dysphoria could be banned under the bill, as it classifies such therapy as "conversion therapy," preventing exploration of underlying mental health issues like depression or bullying. Political blame game erupts after the draft leak, with parties (SPO, Greens, NEOS) disputing authorship while critics warn the law criminalizes parental rights and medical ethics. Surge in youth gender surgeries raises concerns, with mastectomies among under-25 girls skyrocketing from four in 2011 to 128 in 2023. Many later expressed regret.