📘 Abortion Legislation Reform Act 2023
020 of 2023Assented 27 September 2023
The Abortion Legislation Reform Act 2023 removes offences related to abortion from the Criminal Code and regulates abortion performance by registered health practitioners via amendments to the Public Health Act 2016.
Impact
This act affects women seeking abortions, registered health practitioners involved in abortion procedures, and students with conscientious objections. It also impacts children who are not mature minors and require consent for abortion.
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