Abortion has been decriminalised in Queensland

Abortion has been removed from Queensland's criminal code after laws were passed in the state's parliament following two days of debate.

Abortion has been decriminalised in Queensland

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Queensland women will now be able to choose to have an abortion without risking criminal prosecution, with law changes decriminalising terminations passing state parliament on Wednesday night.


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