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Late-term abortion bill rejected by SA Parliament
A controversial bill that would effectively ban late-term abortion in South Australia made it through the upper house by the narrowest of margins – only to ultimately be defeated. Source: News.com.au.
Irish bishops speak against ‘destruction’ of 50,000 lives
Ireland’s bishops have spoken out in regret of the 50,000 abortions that have taken place since it was legalised in the country in 2019, noting that it is five times the number of deaths from Covid-19. Source: The Tablet.
Protesters call for ban on sex-selective abortions in NSW
Pro-life advocates gathered outside Parliament House in Sydney on Tuesday to provide their support for legislation calling for a ban on sex-selective abortions in New South Wales. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
SA politicians to debate limits on late-term abortion
South Australia’s parliament is set to debate restrictions on late-term abortion for the third time in less than two years. Source: ABC News.
House of Lords votes to decriminalise abortion
Britain’s House of Lords voted on Wednesday to decriminalise abortion at any point in pregnancy and not to reinstate compulsory in-person medical consultations for women seeking to take abortion pills at home. Source: The Tablet.
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 hospitalsÂ
Hospitals and hospital managers would be barred from blocking abortions under new guidelines proposed by NSW Health. Source: The Catholic Weekly.Â