Proposed legislation says those seeking an abortion after 27 weeks and six days would have to either keep the baby or adopt it outFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new bill that would require South Australians seeking an abortion from 28 weeks to give birth has been denounced as tantamount to “forced birth” by the Greens, while the lead standards body in women’s health called it an attempt to limit healthcare access.The bill was introduced into state parliament on Wednesday by Liberal frontbencher Ben Hood, though it is not Liberal policy and is unlikely to pass both houses to become law.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Author : Tory Shepherd
Publish date : 2024-09-25 09:09:09
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