📜 Abortion Legislation Reform Bill 2023
The Abortion Legislation Reform Bill 2023 amends The Criminal Code to remove offences related to abortion and amends the Public Health Act 2016 to regulate abortion performance by registered health practitioners, prohibiting performance by unqualified persons. It also makes related amendments to other Acts.
Impact
This bill affects women seeking abortions, registered health practitioners, and unqualified persons. It aims to modernise abortion laws, remove barriers to access, and protect the privacy of individuals accessing abortion services in Western Australia.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA21 June 2023
- LA Second Reading MovedLA21 June 2023
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA15 Aug 2023
- LA Consideration in DetailLA15 Aug 2023
- LA Third ReadingLA17 Aug 2023
- LC Second Reading MovedLC17 Aug 2023
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC31 Aug 2023
- LC Third ReadingLC20 Sept 2023
- Royal Assent27 Sept 2023
Penalty Provisions2 found
Performance of abortion without advance health directive or State Administrative Tribunal consent
“110ZLB. Performance of abortion without advance health directive or State Administrative Tribunal consent an offence”
Unqualified person performing abortion
“202MN. Unqualified person must not perform abortion”
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