There are about 15,000 abortions performed in Queensland each year, of which an increasing number are medical — currently these are illegal, and doctors would rely on case law for defence if prosecuted, writes Professor Caroline de Costa.
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RU486 a safe option for abortion: access needs to be expanded
It is highly desirable that the Australian use of mifepristone be carefully scrutinised and that the processes be totally transparent, writes Professor Caroline de Costa.
Cairns abortion decision effectively decriminalises RU486 in Queensland
The decision in this case has in fact decriminalised the use by doctors of mifepristone and misoprostol for the purpose of medical abortion in Queensland, writes Caroline de Costa, James Cook University School of Medicine, Cairns
Cairns abortion trial: guarded optimism for reform process
After less than an hour of deliberation late yesterday morning, the jury in the trial of Tegan Leach and Sergei Brennan delivered their verdict: not guilty on both counts, writes Caroline de Costa.
Queensland abortion law — entrenched in the 19th century
The fact that abortion law is state law in Australia is an archaic hangover from colonial times. There are now enormous differences between states in the ability of women to access abortion, writes Professor Caroline de Costa, James Cook University School of Medicine, Cairns
Sisters are doing it for themselves, and only themselves
Four years ago, four women senators from a variety of political parties cosponsored and passed a bill in support of the abortion pill RU486. Why was this a one-off? Why don’t we have a women’s caucus and more collective action?
Queensland doctors continue medical abortions bans, use of RU-486 widens
The ban on medical abortions by specialist obstetricians in Queensland Health hospitals is now in its third month, writes Caroline de Costa. And while some discussion continues between doctors and the state government, little progress has resulted.
Bligh is right to resist abortion radicals
The political impasse on abortion in Queensland shows that there is still a debate to be had in this country about the human rights of the unborn, writes Jim Wallace.
Cairns abortion case: young couple flee after Molotov cocktail thrown into home
The young couple were forced to flee their home when a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the premises and groups of anti-choice protesters gathered and chanted verbal abuse.
Decriminalising abortion — what now for the other states?
What are the implications for other states, now that abortion has been decriminalised in Victoria, asks Caroline DeCosta.
ACCC v Google: the search begins
The ACCC’s legal action against Google could be a landmark of international significance in the fight for editorial integrity in the new media world.
