Psychiatrist Dr Jillian Spencer says her termination from the Queensland Children’s Hospital has been placed on hold after she launched a Supreme Court challenge against Queensland Health, arguing her sacking breached her constitutional and human rights.

Appearing on Sky News host Peta Credlin’s program, Dr Spencer confirmed her lawyers had secured a stay on her dismissal as the court reviews whether Queensland Health unlawfully ignored her right to freedom of political expression and her protections under the Human Rights Act.

“I think the last time that I spoke to you, I was desperately hoping that a Queensland Health Minister, Mr Tim Nicholls, would intervene to prevent me from being fired, but unfortunately, he decided not to do that,” Dr Spencer said.

“So, thank heavens for good la

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