Labor to make abortion far more accessible to women

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Federal Labor's policy on supporting women's reproductive rights includes looking at ways to expand access to medical terminations and contraceptives. 9News

"We wouldn't accept someone having to travel that far for a hip replacement or a broken bone. Women deserve better."

At the moment, only about 1500 of Australia's 35,000 GPs are registered to prescribe the drug and it costs women about $600 for the appointments and tests needed, Labor says. Labor would work with state governments to decriminalise abortion across the country, instead of having the existing mixture of laws that vary between jurisdictions.* Review the Medicare rebate for long-acting removable contraceptives.

 

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Another “ hit” at the Catholic Church.

Blood thirsty murderers littlebubbas

A good and safe move for all women, particularly helping them with all types of contraception. These women need assistance not condemnation.

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