Nurses and Midwives in Queensland Now Able to Prescribe Abortion Drugs

A pro-life group says expanding abortion access puts women’s lives at risk.

Pro-Life protesters demonstrating on Aug. 20, 2019 in Martin Place, Sydney, Australia. James Gourley/Getty Images

Qualified nurses and midwives, not just doctors, in Queensland can now perform medical abortions with the drug MS2-Step.

The policy, which came into effect on Sept. 3, is aimed at increasing abortion access in rural and regional areas.