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Former Australian PM Warns Expanded Abortion Bill an ‘Assault on Freedom of Conscience’

Hundreds have rallied in front of NSW Parliament.
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Former Australian PM Warns Expanded Abortion Bill an ‘Assault on Freedom of Conscience’
Pro-life and pro-choice advocates hold a protest rally outside the New South Wales Parliament in Sydney, Australia on Aug. 6, 2019. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
5/8/2025|Updated: 5/8/2025
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Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has described an impending New South Wales (NSW) abortion bill is another step towards cancelling religious faith in public institutions.

The Greens Party-backed bill is aimed at expanding abortion access to “every corner“ of Australia’s most populous state.
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Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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