Member for Marrickville has met with Donegans, has read the Campbell review, and attended the Parliamentary briefings. Says, We have a conscience vote and I understand what the Member for the Entrance is trying to achieve- but I have to weigh that against the evidence. I am concerned that this Bill despite the efforts will have consequences for access to safe abortion care. Shout out to OBOC members who have made contact to express concern. We are not misinformed, those who do not support this Bill. This is the first time in NSW personhood has been introduced into the law. Despite the attempts at exemptions, such laws establishing personhood criminalise women and jeopardise safe abortion care. This Bill May affect the availability of safe termination services in Australia. The AMA say the current definition is sufficient.
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From the Parliament House Gallery, 10am, 17 October 2013. ArchivesCategories |