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Anti-abortion MP who crossed the floor defends decision
A rebel government MP has defended his decision to cross the Queensland Parliament floor, defying his party and pushing to change abortion laws. Source: ABC News.
Qld Government MP crosses floor during vote on abortion debate
A Queensland Government MP has taken the extraordinary step of crossing the floor of Parliament during a vote on abortion debate. Source: ABC News.
Queensland crossbencher moves to put abortion back on the agenda
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s control over his backbench could be challenged when state Parliament returns this week, with crossbenchers attempting to put abortion back on the agenda after it derailed his 2024 election campaign. Source: The Australian.
Push to ban conscientious objection in NSW hospitals
Hospitals and hospital managers would be barred from blocking abortions under new guidelines proposed by NSW Health. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Prince Albert blocks bill to legalise abortion in Monaco
Prince Albert II of Monaco is refusing to sign a bill that would have legalised abortion in his Catholic country. Source: The Catholic Herald.
SA Parliament votes down bid to limit late-term abortions
A new push to change South Australia’s abortion laws to limit terminations after 23 weeks has been voted down in state parliament’s upper house. Source: ABC News.
Pro-life rally demands end to sex-selective abortions in NSW
Pro-life supporters in Sydney turned out in force at New South Wales Parliament House to support a bill introduced by Libertarian MLC John Ruddick to ban sex-selective abortion in the state. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
MP and activist unite to stop sex-selective abortions
Noisy demonstrations in front of Parliament House do work, say the politician and the activist behind a bill to stop sex-selective abortions in New South Wales. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Spanish PM wants ‘blacklists’ of doctors who won’t perform abortions
Spain’s socialist government is pushing for regional “blacklists” of doctors who object to performing abortions, sparking backlash from medical and Catholic leaders. Source: Catholic Review.