Abortion becomes a Queensland election issue
2 months, 1 week ago

Abortion becomes a Queensland election issue

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ALEXANDRA BLUCHER, REPORTER: Ana and Josh Starrenburg are deep in the newborn bubble with their son, Matteo. ALEXANDRA BLUCHER: In 2018 all but three of the party’s MPs voted against decriminalisation including leader David Crisafulli and his deputy Jarrod Bleijie. ALEXANDRA BLUCHER: Rosie O’Brien fell pregnant last May but made the agonising decision not to proceed during a traumatic relationship breakdown. ALEXANDRA BLUCHER: She argues that making abortion illegal again wouldn’t stop women seeking them. SHANNON FENTIMAN: ALEXANDRA BLUCHER: Researchers working with women facing domestic violence argue that re-criminalising abortion would make their situation worse.

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South Australia decriminalised abortion more than a year ago, but nothing has changed
2 years, 7 months ago

South Australia decriminalised abortion more than a year ago, but nothing has changed

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While the future of abortion access in the United States makes international headlines, South Australia is behind the rest of Australia in implementing its new abortion laws. Key points: It has been 15 months since South Australia decriminalised abortion but its laws are yet to be enacted Advocates say it is leading to unnecessary harm for those seeking an abortion …

Amid a shortfall in abortion services for women in regional Queensland, questions of equality are raised
2 years, 9 months ago

Amid a shortfall in abortion services for women in regional Queensland, questions of equality are raised

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Abortion in Queensland is legal. "None of this additional support is covered by Queensland Health patient travel, nor is it considered by hospitals when making decisions not to provide compassionate abortion care locally," Ms Kelleher said. Family and domestic violence support services: If you need help immediately call emergency services on triple-0 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 Women's …

Protesting outside SA abortion clinics has been outlawed as new laws pass Parliament
4 years, 1 month ago

Protesting outside SA abortion clinics has been outlawed as new laws pass Parliament

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Protesting outside South Australian abortion clinics has been outlawed after new laws passed the Upper House in State Parliament late last night. Greens MLC Tammy Franks — who introduced the proposed law in the Legislative Council — said "at long last" the South Australian Parliament had voted to protect patients and workers from "harassment" outside abortion clinics. "For too long …

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