📜 Acts Amendment (Abortion) Bill 1998
Assented toLCBill 13210 March 1998Private Member
The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Bill 1998 amends The Criminal Code and the Health Act 1911 to regulate abortion procedures in Western Australia. It also amends the Evidence Act 1906 and the Children’s Court of Western Australia Act 1988.
Impact
Women, medical practitioners, and parents of dependent minors are affected. The bill aims to regulate abortion access and ensure informed consent, while also addressing the rights and responsibilities of medical professionals.
Key Changes
["Repeals and substitutes sections 199, 200, and 201 of The Criminal Code regarding abortion, introducing a penalty for unlawful abortions.", "Amends the Health Act 1911 to specify the conditions under which an abortion is justified, including informed consent and considerations for dependent minors.", "Requires two medical practitioners' agreement for abortions performed after 20 weeks of pregnancy under specific conditions."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC10 Mar 1998
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC18 Mar 1998
- LC Third ReadingLC1 Apr 1998
- LC AmendedLC1 Apr 1998
- LA Second Reading MovedLA8 Apr 1998
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA8 Apr 1998
- LA AmendedLA6 May 1998
- LA Consideration in DetailLA6 May 1998
- LA Third ReadingLA7 May 1998
Affected Sectors
healthjustice
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