For too long, the Queensland Parliament has relied on the exercise of discretion by police to not prosecute abortion crimes, write EMILY’s Listers Tanja Kovac and Hutch Hussein.
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Abortion: a man’s right to choose
When it comes to abortion, men are usually shut out of the debate publicly. But if a couple decide to not have a child and then accidentally fall pregnant, should the man get a say if she wants to keep it?
The rebellious Laura Bush — the pro gay feminist
Laura Bush, wife of Dubya, may have kept silent during her time as First Lady, but now she is openly contradicting her husband on issues of gay marriage and abortion.
Canberra contest heats up over abortion claims
An old tactic is being used by a Labor faction in the ACT to thwart the preselection of an non-aligned candidate, with a prominent Left faction figure raising issues about the candidate’s views on abortion.
Why more daughters than ever are being aborted
In China and northern India, where tradition dictates that males inherit the land, are needed for work or girls are married off for a dowry, 120 boys are born for every 100 baby girls. The Economist reports on the growing trend of gendercide.
Why I’m live tweeting my abortion
Abortion is still a massive taboo and Angie Jackson is doing her best to break it, with a website and Twitter feed documenting her abortion experience. Can she help to demystify abortion?
Abortion, Queensland and a law unchanged since 1861
One woman’s story of travelling interstate to abort a child with a severe abnormality highlights Queensland’s antiquated abortion laws. Dr Caroline de Costa explains.
Bartlett: Queensland MPs show their true colours
Queensland Parliament is about to have a conscience vote on laws relating to voluntary surrogacy of children. But when freed from the constraints of the “party line”, it can be a bit disconcerting to find out what MPs really believe, says Andrew Bartlett.
What happened to abortion being the woman’s choice?
Why is it that male pro-choicers keep their mouths shut publicly, while plenty of celebrity men seem to lining up to give their anti-abortion stance? Hugh Ryan examines the gender divide in the abortion debate.
Mexico: the new front of the abortion wars
Two years after Mexico became the first Latin American country to legalise abortion, the issue is dividing communities and opinion, as the country’s very Catholic past battles with its increasingly liberal future.
Abbott’s Catholicism is fair game
Tony Abbott himself placed his faith on the political agenda through his own actions — and it won’t change just because he now finds it politically inconvenient.
Devine: It’s all a lie, the ladies love Tony
It’s a myth that women don’t like Tony Abbott, more women like him than men. It’s just hard nosed, pushy “abortion fundamentalists posing as feminists” that don’t, but luckily they’re just a minority, writes Miranda Devine.
Bishop bans Kennedy from Communion
He may come from one of America’s most famous Catholic families, but Democratic Rep Patrick Kennedy has been banned from receiving Communion over his support of abortion rights.
No sex education in China = 13 million abortions
A new found sexual liberalism is occurring behind closed doors and under the sheets of students in China. Unfortunately, sex education hasn’t developed as quickly, resulting in a whopping 13 million registered abortions every year.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Hamilton, Higgins and hot air
Crikey readers on Clive Hamilton’s Higgins tilt, abortion law, dangerous emails, whether Mike Carlton is a shock jock and the “most stupid” item we’ve ever published.
Can it ever be ethical to let women die?
So refusing an abortion should be a doctor’s right, even if that refusal may see a woman die? asks Leslie Cannold. Religious freedom is important, but it shouldn’t trump other human rights.
Victorian abortion law: overriding the conscience of doctors
Victorian doctors who oppose abortion are legally obliged to be involved. The law doesn’t just legalise abortion, it silences dissent, writes Sinclair Davidson.
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 faces fresh dissent over abortion law
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh is facing fresh dissent in internal party ranks over the future of abortion law reform, despite at least 60% of the Queensland public supporting a woman’s right to choose.
Why politicians don’t respond to good evidence
When it comes to difficult issues like abortion, politicians often simply ignore perfectly solid and straightforward facts they disagree with, or keep looking until they find some that confirms their prejudices, says Eva Cox.
Guy Rundle: You want dangerous ideas? These are dangerous ideas
The topics discussed at the Festival of Dangerous Ideas are either completely safe or totally ridiculous. Here are some thoughts that might really offend some Darlinghurst secular-liberals’ sensibilities.
Abortion stand-off continues — and Queenslanders pay
It’s time for Queensland’s antiquated abortion laws to change. Anna Bligh must instigate reforms that will benefit women and give legal certainty to doctors, writes Caroline de Costa.
Has Bligh ‘pawned her political soul’?
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh is a member of the Labor party, right? asks Paul Syvret. Because her actions regarding abortion and selling public assets seem to ignore her party’s principles.
National abortion discussion needed
Politicians may fear it, but abortion needs to be openly debated in Australia and not a topic “hijacked by the loopies at either end” and controlled by insurance companies, writes Claire Harvey.
