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Harassment outside abortion services now banned across Australia with historic passing of safe access zone laws in WA

“Today is a historic day for reproductive rights across Australia. The intimidation and harassment of people seeking abortion care outside of health clinics is now banned around the nation,” said Associate Legal Director Adrianne Walters.

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SA legislates safe access zones

Safe access zone bill passes in SA, spurred on by a long-running campaign for abortion decriminalisation.”

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Big win for women’s reproductive rights in the High Court

In a landmark decision, the High Court confirmed that women have the right to safely and privately access reproductive healthcare without being accosted and intimidated. Sensible laws that prohibit harassment outside abortion clinics are here to stay.

“With today’s decision, women in Victoria and Tasmania never again need to worry about being forced to run a gauntlet of abuse to access abortion care. Safe access zones are here to stay,” said Associate Legal Director Adrianne Walters.

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Safe access zones introduced with the decriminalisation of abortion in Qld

Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 comes into force today.

“Every single one of us should have the freedom to control our bodies and decide what is right for our lives. It’s fantastic to see this become a reality in Queensland for the many women each year who need to consider an abortion. We congratulate the Queensland Government for driving this critical reform,” said Adrianne Walters.

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Safe and private access to reproductive healthcare finally guaranteed in law for NSW

Women in NSW will no longer be forced to run a gauntlet of abuse and harassment just to see their doctor after the NSW Parliament overnight passed a bill to create safe access zones around abortion clinics.

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NT legislates safe access zones

Termination of Pregnancy Law Reform Act 2017

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Victorian Parliament ensures women’s safe and private access to abortion clinics

The Victorian Parliament passes a new law to protect the privacy, safety and dignity of people accessing reproductive health services..

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Judgment in Melbourne Fertility Control Clinic case highlights need for safe access zones

A Melbourne abortion clinic is looking to Spring Street to create safe access zones after the Supreme Court of Victoria this morning found that whilst the Melbourne City Council had made mistakes in the way it dealt with the clinic, it would not be compelled to take action to prevent people being harassed and intimidated as they entered the clinic.

“It shouldn’t take a court case to ensure women can safely access our services. It’s clear from this decision that more is needed. We need clear laws that protect a woman’s right to access medical services and I strongly believe that safe access zones are the most sensible way to ensure that,” said Dr Susie Allanson from the Melbourne Fertility Clinic.

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ACT legislates safe access zones

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Tasmania legislates safe access zones

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