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Speak up to help win safe and legal abortion care in NSW

Right now, there’s a historic opportunity to secure safe, legal and compassionate access to abortion care in NSW.

Laws to decriminalise abortion are being considered by the parliament, and they will be brought to their final vote in the week of the 15th September.

Members of parliament will be given a personal ‘conscience vote’ on the bill, which means that each wavering and undecided MP needs to be personally convinced.

It’s critical we show every MP that their constituents want them to support the legislation as it stands. That’s why every voice counts. Get involved in the campaign by signing and sharing the petition for reform.

 

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Under current NSW law, abortion is a crime for a woman and doctor, except if woman's physical or mental health is in serious danger. These laws have a chilling effect on doctors willingness to provide abortion, and mean many doctors aren't willing to provide terminations in any circumstances.

New laws have been co-sponsored by 15 MPs, and have passed the lower house. Now they are being considered by the upper house, with 20 amendments expected to be proposed in the coming weeks.

 

Members of Parliament,

We urge you to vote to decriminalise abortion. 

Signed,

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Jan , 2011  /  signed 2018-12-12 15:46:38 +1100
Gwen , 3690  /  signed 2018-12-12 15:45:49 +1100
Jean , 2906  /  signed 2018-12-12 15:45:07 +1100
"I do not believe that men should make laws about women’s bodies."
Paul , 2456  /  signed 2018-12-12 15:44:59 +1100
"This is the 21st century. Don’t impose your imaginary friend religious views on the Australian community. Do the right thing and vote to decriminalise abortion."
Scott , 2615  /  signed 2018-12-12 15:40:40 +1100
Gordon , 2650  /  signed 2018-12-12 15:40:06 +1100
Joe , 2795  /  signed 2018-12-12 15:40:00 +1100
Joanne , 2035  /  signed 2018-12-12 15:38:42 +1100
"Old men living in the dark ages getting to decide what is best for a woman. Our body our choice. This is 2018 and we are still having to fight for our rights is disgusting."
Karen , 2620  /  signed 2018-12-12 15:38:40 +1100
"I am signing because I believe that access to legal, safe abortions is a matter of human rights. Restricting women’s access to safe abortions, is discriminatory and is responsible for a large number of deaths annually. Restrictive laws place the burden of injustice on women on low incomes and those living in remote areas, who are unable or cannot afford to travel interstate to secure a safe abortion. Women have a right to determine what happens to their own bodies, and deaths from unsafe abortion are entirely preventable. Decriminalising abortion is part of the bigger picture of a healthcare system that is supportive of Australian women’s reproductive decisions."
Janifer , 2480  /  signed 2018-12-12 15:33:55 +1100
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