The long campaign to reform Queensland's outdated criminal abortion laws continues although media interest in the issue has been quiet. After the amendments to section 282 of the Criminal Code in September last year to afford medical abortion the same legal status as surgical termination, it was claimed that no further reforms were needed to ensure Queensland women's access to adequate termination services. It was our view at the time of the reforms that they would be insufficient to secure women's access to abortion. This original opinion has been supported and strengthened by anecdotal evidence and the experiences of the women who contact
Children by Choice on a weekly basis.
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Download our latest campaign update here (PDF 332KB) for more information on the current state of abortion law and access in Queensland and other issues.
A young couple in Cairns charged with procuring an abortion will face trial on 12 October 2010.
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What you can do:
Email your local MP to support a woman's right to decide at all stages of pregnancy. Take action now! Tell them no women should be left behind. Let them know that while you want them to vote in favour of law reform, you want a law that will benefit everyone, not just doctors.
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