Landmark reforms to WA's abortion laws pass state parliament
By WA state political reporter Keane Bourke
Sep 20, 2023
Landmark reforms to Western Australia's abortion laws have passed the state's parliament.
The changes were announced in June to streamline access to abortion and bring WA's regulations in line with other states.
Key changes included removing the need for women to be referred for an abortion by a doctor, no longer requiring women undergo mandatory counselling and moving provisions out of WA's criminal code.
Continued: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-20/reform-wa-abortion-laws-pass-state-parliament/102881738