Anti-abortion activists are trying to limit access in NSW – and they are just getting started
Anti-abortion activists in New South Wales are pushing for legislation to ban sex-selective abortions. Critics argue that the proposed law is based on misinformation and could restrict access to abortion services. The state health minister has stated that there is no evidence of sex-selective abortions occurring in NSW.
- ▪John Ruddick, a Libertarian party MLC, has introduced a bill to ban sex-selective abortions in New South Wales.
- ▪Obstetricians and gynaecologists claim the bill is based on misinformation and aims to restrict abortion access.
- ▪A 2020 NSW Health review found that sex-selective abortions are exceedingly rare, with only a few cases reported.
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New South Wales Libertarian party MLC John Ruddick wants to ban sex-selective abortions in the state. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The GuardianView image in fullscreenNew South Wales Libertarian party MLC John Ruddick wants to ban sex-selective abortions in the state. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The GuardianNew South Wales politicsAnalysisAnti-abortion activists are trying to limit access in NSW – and they are just getting started Tory ShepherdObstetricians and gynaecologists say anti sex-selective abortions bill ‘predicated on misinformation’ and ‘underlying aim is to restrict access to abortion’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Wed 3 Jun 2026 11.00 EDTShareThe man who wants to ban “sex-selective abortions” is the first person who will tell you it won’t work.New South…
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