An abortion is the expulsion termination of a foetus or embryo before birth. The procedure of an abortion is accessible in two forms, medical or surgical. Medical abortions are performed through implementations of medicine whereas surgical abortions are where the woman undergoes a surgical procedure to remove the foetus. (Bpas.org, 2015) Abortion is criminalised in many states of Australia, yet the legal jurisdiction is dependent on the State laws rather than the Federal or Commonwealth laws. States such as the Australian Capital Territory and Victoria have shown abortion to be legal given doctors permission, whereas Queensland and New South Wales state otherwise. The undergoing procedure of an abortion should be decriminalised as although
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In 1998, a Queensland court case, R v Bayliss and Cullen held in the Queensland District Court, was the cause of allowing lawful abortions in Queensland. This case led to the Queensland Government’s amended of section 282- (Surgical operations and medical treatment) of the Criminal Code Act in September 2009 to allow an abortion, ‘if it is of any danger to the mother as stated in section 282 part one, ‘a person is not criminally responsible for performing or providing, in good faith and with reasonable care and skill, a surgical operation on or medical treatment of: - a person or an unborn child for the patient's benefit; or, a person or an unborn child to preserve the mother's life’. (Kirkman, …show more content…
The public stated that they believe it should be a woman’s choice. A recent public survey conducted in March, 2016 suggested that over 80 percent of voters agreed with abortion being up to the woman or a medical practitioner rather than the state law. The public also stated that even if people are granted an abortion the prices are far too expensive for those who can barely pay their bills. (poll, 2010) Currently, abortion in Australia is priced between 500-1000 dollars. Prices may be reduced up to 400 dollars if the mother holds a Medicare card. (Rate, 2016) The other 20 percent of voters who participated in the survey were either neutral to the situation or in complete disagreement. Over 15% disagreed with abortion and believed it is a crime and should be criminalised. . (poll, 2010) The people against abortion go-by as “Pro-Life” activists as they believe abortion is murder of an unborn child. People who are for abortion are known as “Pro-Choice”, as they believe the decision of abortion at the end of the day, should rest upon the mother’s shoulders; about what the woman does with her body. This can be categorised as an act of human rights and/or
In 1998, a Queensland court case, R v Bayliss and Cullen held in the Queensland District Court, was the cause of allowing lawful abortions in Queensland. This case led to the Queensland Government’s amended of section 282- (Surgical operations and medical treatment) of the Criminal Code Act in September 2009 to allow an abortion, ‘if it is of any danger to the mother as stated in section 282 part one, ‘a person is not criminally responsible for performing or providing, in good faith and with reasonable care and skill, a surgical operation on or medical treatment of: - a person or an unborn child for the patient's benefit; or, a person or an unborn child to preserve the mother's life’. (Kirkman, …show more content…
The public stated that they believe it should be a woman’s choice. A recent public survey conducted in March, 2016 suggested that over 80 percent of voters agreed with abortion being up to the woman or a medical practitioner rather than the state law. The public also stated that even if people are granted an abortion the prices are far too expensive for those who can barely pay their bills. (poll, 2010) Currently, abortion in Australia is priced between 500-1000 dollars. Prices may be reduced up to 400 dollars if the mother holds a Medicare card. (Rate, 2016) The other 20 percent of voters who participated in the survey were either neutral to the situation or in complete disagreement. Over 15% disagreed with abortion and believed it is a crime and should be criminalised. . (poll, 2010) The people against abortion go-by as “Pro-Life” activists as they believe abortion is murder of an unborn child. People who are for abortion are known as “Pro-Choice”, as they believe the decision of abortion at the end of the day, should rest upon the mother’s shoulders; about what the woman does with her body. This can be categorised as an act of human rights and/or