The bill would allow for terminations up to 22 weeks – and later if two doctors believe they should be performed given the medical, physical, social and psychological circumstances. The NSW private member’s bill is based on laws in Queensland and Victoria and has the backing of the Australian Medical Association and the Pro-Choice Alliance. Last year Queensland’s parliament voted to legalise abortion and erase a 119-year-old “morality” section of the state’s criminal code. However, some pro-choice groups say some women have been forced to travel interstate in some instances. In the rare cases that criminal sanctions have been applied, it was clear the circumstances warranted prosecution.” “Rather, the law strengthens the protection of women from pressure, medical malpractice and safeguards the consciences of doctors.
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“Abortion is available in NSW and the criminal code provisions have not prevented women from seeking abortions,” he said.
“It is the dream bill of the abortion industry, which they have already pressed upon several other states but it will leave unborn children and unsupported pregnant women even more at risk,” he said.Īnglican archbishop Glenn Davies insisted the status quo should remain. On Tuesday the Catholic archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher, revealed he had written to the premier, together with the heads of the Anglican and Greek Orthodox churches, calling on her to delay the bill. Hansford’s stand is at odds with that of other churches.
It’s important not to ignore the many emotional, physical, financial and social issues that often create a situation where a woman is forced to consider an abortion, Hansford said. “Most women who have abortions do so only after a great deal of searching and anguish,” he said. Hansford said the church was disturbed that recent comments could imply that women make the decision to have an abortion without proper consideration. “Whilst we encourage our ministers to remind people of the sacredness of life, the church’s role should be to offer care and support leading up to and following a decision, not stand in judgment.” “Respect for the sacredness of life means advocating for the needs of women as well as every unborn child,” Hansford said. In an open letter to MPs, the Uniting Church reverend Simon Hansford argued abortion was a health and social issue and should not be a criminal issue.
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