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Abortion decriminalisation bill passes Lower House after heated debate in SA Parliament
A historic bill to decriminalise abortion in South Australia has passed the State Parliament’s Lower House, following a heated and lengthy debate.
Key points:
- The bill was passed with 29 in favour and 15 against
- It removes abortion from the Criminal Law Consolidation Act
- An amendment was also passed which prevents termination of pregnancy on basis of gender
Members of Parliament were granted a conscience vote on the bill, which moves abortion from the Criminal Law Consolidation Act and into healthcare legislation.
The bill was passed just after 2:00am on Friday, with 29 in favour and 15 against.
It will also allow late-term abortions — defined as after 22 weeks and six days — to occur when deemed “medically appropriate” by two medical…
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