Professor Fights Attempt to Expand Abortion Services to ‘Every Corner of NSW’

Professor Joanna Howe warns Catholic health providers may be impacted by the laws.

3/13/2025|Updated: 3/13/2025

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A prominent anti-abortion campaigner and professor has criticised the NSW Labor government for giving MPs a conscience vote on new laws that will widen access to abortion.

The proposed Abortion Law Reform Amendment (Health Care Access) Bill 2025 is being introduced by Greens MP and former abortionist Amanda Cohn.

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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.

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