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Canavan defies Dutton by refusing to withdraw abortion bill
Liberal National Party senator Matt Canavan won’t be withdrawing from the Senate a bill that would require medical professionals to provide healthcare to foetuses described as “born alive” after an abortion has been performed. Source: SMH.
Dutton warns Coalition MPs not to enter abortion debate
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has blasted Coalition MPs for fuelling a federal debate on abortion laws, declaring there would be no change to policy if he wins government and they must show more “discipline” on the topic. Source: Guardian Australia.
Anti-abortion campaigner’s ban from Parliament a ‘total abuse of power’
Pro-life advocate Joanna Howe says her ban from parts of South Australia’s upper house is a “total abuse of power”, after Parliament was told she allegedly insulted, intimidated and threatened MPs on the night of a vote about late-term abortion law. Source: ABC News.
Senator wants abortion on the national agenda as debate engulfs state politics
Coalition senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price wants abortion on the national agenda, declaring pregnancies ended after the first trimester are immoral and arguing late-stage abortions were akin to infanticide. Source: The Age.
Politicians urged to insist on conscience votes on life-and-death issues
Labor Party and trade union stalwart Joe de Bruyn has urged politicians across all parties to insist on their right to a conscience vote on life-and-death issues such as abortion and euthanasia. Source: The Australian.
British court convicts man for silent prayer outside abortion clinic
A court has convicted a British army veteran of violating a “buffer zone” around an abortion clinic after he prayed silently within the boundary. Source: OSV News.
South Australia’s upper house votes down late-term abortion law proposal
South Australia’s upper house has narrowly voted down a proposal to amend abortion laws that would have required people wanting to terminate their pregnancy after 28 weeks to deliver their baby alive. Source: ABC News.
Queensland Opposition Leader under pressure over abortion stance
Conservative crossbench MPs will propose changes to Queensland’s abortion laws in the next term of Parliament, in a direct challenge to David Crisafulli’s authority over the LNP. Source: The Courier-Mail.
Queensland inquiry rejects bill to protect babies born alive after abortion
A parliamentary committee has recommended the Queensland Government reject a bill that would protect babies who survive late-term abortions and are left to die. Source: The Catholic Leader.