Lack of legislative uniformity may be forcing some women to travel interstate,says Medical Journal of AustraliaImproved technology has made testing for foetal abnormalities easier and more accurate, but inconsistent state legislation means women do not gain equal access to abortion should they choose to terminate their pregnancy as a result, and an editorial published in the Medical Journal of Australia on Monday says.
The lead author of the piece,Prof Caroline de Costa, said foetal abnormality was specifically mentioned in abortion legislation in Western Australia, or South Australia and the Northern Territory,and was covered by the decriminalisation of abortion in Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. Related: Planned Parenthood: no Australian aid goes to programs selling aborted foetal tissue Related: Why we need to talk approximately abortion: eight women share their experiences Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com