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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Natasha May

Abortion pills to be easier to access after Greens bill passes in NSW despite opposition from Tony Abbott

Greens MP Jenny Leong, who introduced the bill in the lower house, highlighted Guardian Australia’s reporting on barriers to abortion access in NSW.

New South Wales women will have easier access to abortion pills after the state passed a bill allowing nurse practitioners and registered midwives to prescribe the medication.

The bill – which aims to improve access to healthcare for women in rural and regional areas – passed the lower house on Wednesday, despite vocal opposition including by former prime minister Tony Abbott.

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