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Labor Believes “Women Deserve Better” When It Comes To Abortion. So Do We.
by Rachael Wong
Last week, Labor announced a new $9.3 million policy (http://www.tanyaplibersek.com/media_release_labor_s_plan_to_support_women_s_reproductive_rights_wednesday_6_march_2019?fbc ...
Jaya Taki on Queensland Abortion Law Reform: "We can do better than this".
by Women's Forum Contributors
Though I feel this opinion is a minority, let’s address it anyway. This is in response to me sharing an article about the current abortion law reforms in Queensland:
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Breaking Down (Syndrome) Discrimination Is A Feminist Issue
by Rachael Wong
There are several reasons why discrimination against children with Down syndrome via pre-natal screening and abortion is a feminist issue, and why women’s voices and lead ...
A Better Cause Than Marie Stopes
by Rachael Wong
Yesterday abortion provider Marie Stopes Australia announced (http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/marie-stopes-australia-searches-for-brave-philanthropists-to-pay-for-abortio ...
Extreme Abortion Law Dangerous For Women
by Rachael Wong
Today the NSW Legislative Council is set to debate what is perhaps one of the most extreme and dangerous laws to face this state and its women.
In NSW, women currently have ...
Abortion Coercion: The NRL Still Has A Long Way To Go In Its Treatment Of Women
by Rachael Wong
Within the course of a week, the NRL has been shaken by two separate, shocking allegations involving players who coerced their girlfriends into undergoing abortions.
Except ...
Funding The International Abortion Industry Fails Women
by Rachael Wong
Governments, organisations and philanthropists pledged over $250 million (http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/australia-pledges-nothing-to-counter-donald-trum ...
Abortion Reform In Queensland: Rob Pyne's Loss Is A Win For Women
by Rachael Wong
Whether you're pro-choice or pro-life, Rob Pyne's withdrawal of his two ill-conceived abortion bills in Queensland (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-28/abortion-decriminalisa ...
Julie Bishop’s Pledge To International Planned Parenthood Fails Women
by Rachael Wong
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop failed women when she pledged a further $9.5 million (http://foreignminister.gov.au/releases/Pages/2017/jb_mr_170215.aspx?w=tb1CaGpkPX%2FlS0K%2Bg9 ...
Downs Screening And The Pressure Of Perfection
by Rachael Wong
We are all for diversity these days, are we not? Identity is sacred and inclusiveness is the official word on people with disabilities. So why is every effort being made to eli ...
