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Over 724 Babies Left to Die in Queensland and Victoria After Failed Abortion Attempts

Over 724 Babies Left to Die in Queensland and Victoria After Failed Abortion Attempts
View of the hand of Zoe, a newborn quadruplet, at the Ramon Sarda Maternity Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina on July 7, 2020. Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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6/13/2023|Updated: 6/27/2023
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Over a 10-year period, 724 babies in Victoria and Queensland survived failed abortion attempts but were left to die by medical staff, and experts warn that number could be higher given the lack of data across most Australian jurisdictions.

Federal senators are investigating potential laws to govern how medical staff should respond when babies survive late-term abortion attempts.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
Editor
Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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