Sarah Game won't rule out introducing another bill to restrict late term abortion (opens original article in a new tab)
Sarah Game's bill to restrict late-term abortions after 25 weeks failed in South Australia's lower house, despite support from the premier and opposition leader, as medical professionals and some MPs opposed the legislation.
- Sarah Game's bill to restrict late-term abortions after 25 weeks failed in the lower house 36-9
- The bill would have banned abortions after 25 weeks except for saving the mother's life or serious fetal abnormalities
- Premier Malinauskas and opposition leader Hurn supported the bill but it was defeated by a large margin
- Health Minister Boyer opposed the bill, citing medical professional advice against restricting abortion access
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