Hundreds Protest Against Move to Expand Abortion in Australia’s Most Populous State

Women’s Forum Australia argued a geographical requirement for abortion access in the bill would cause hospitals to be forced into offering terminations.

Pro-life and pro-choice advocates hold a protest rally outside the New South Wales Parliament in Sydney on Aug. 6, 2019. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images

A proposed bill to expand abortion access in New South Wales (NSW) has sparked protests, with opponents warning it could force hospitals and medical professionals to act against their conscience.

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