Bill to restrict abortions later in pregnancy defeated in South Australia after emotional debate

The Greens MLC Tammy Franks told South Australian parliament a proposed amendment would disallow abortion in serious cases such as young girls, women prevented from accessing earlier abortions, in cases of domestic and sexual violence, and deteriorating maternal health. Photograph: AAP

A bill to restrict access to abortion after 22 weeks and six days has been defeated in the South Australian parliament.

The former One Nation MLC Sarah Game, who is now an independent, worked with the controversial anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe on the legislation that went before the SA parliament on Wednesday night.