Self-proclaimed "fiery" pro-lifer NSW finance minister
Damien Tudehop claims the abortion decriminalisation bill "in
its current form is
not in step with the views of the community", when in
truth, it's he and other conservative MPs opposed to the bill,
who are the ones out of step.
Indeed, it's due to these reactionary members of the NSW
Liberals that premier Gladys Berejiklian caved in and delayed the
vote on the bill in the upper house, otherwise the procedure would
more than likely be decriminalised in this state right now, just as
it is everywhere else in the country.
The
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 passed through the
lower house on 8 August, with 59 votes in favour and 31 opposed.
The legislation was introduced by NSW independent MP Alex
Greenwich, and co-sponsored by 16 other members from all political
persuasions.
