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Abortion access in the Northern Territory attracts praise amid global debate over Roe v Wade

Many women don't realise abortion is still in the criminal code in Western Australia.  (Supplied: Susan Kotzur-Yang)

After the overturning of Roe v Wade in the United States cast a spotlight on reproductive rights in Australia, the Northern Territory has emerged as a leader in safe abortion access . 

While a similar court ruling could never happen here, existing barriers to abortion and differing legislation among the states and territories have meant it wasn't always easy to terminate a pregnancy.

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