Dr Marisa Paterson MLA

Member for Murrumbidgee

Dr Marisa Paterson MLA

Member for Murrumbidgee

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Abortion Rights Inquiry

04 August 2022

 

In response to the recent Roe vs Wade decision in the United States, the ACT is reviewing and considering our position in relation to abortion rights affecting Canberrans. The Legislative Assembly's Standing Committee on Health and Community Wellbeing is holding an Inquiry into abortion and reproductive choice in the ACT.

The Minister for Women, Ms Yvette Berry, tabled a Motion in the ACT's Legislative Assembly about this matter today. 

I believe abortion to be a basic human right and gave a speech to this effect in the Legislative Assembly in response to the Minister's statement.

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I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Authorised M Paterson ACT Labor