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ARTICLE · 07 JULY 2022

Is abortion legal in Australia?

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Abortion is legal in all states and territories, provided it is conducted under certain conditions by a registered doctor.

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Poppy Morandin
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The decision of the US Supreme Court, to overturn the landmark decision of Roe v Wade, has caused controversy worldwide.

The US Supreme Court recently voted to strike down the decision that ruled that the US Constitution protects a pregnant woman's choice to have an abortion.

The case protected the right to abortion in many US states, with its overturn enabling the outlawing of abortion in over 26 states.

Ultimately, the power to legislate on the topic remains with the varied US states.

In Australia, abortion is legal in all states and territories, provided it is conducted under certain conditions by a registered doctor.

The main two types of abortions conducted in Australia are ‘medical' or ‘surgical'.

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