Abortion dominated debate in the October state election, with the Labor party claiming the LNP would restrict a woman's right to choose.

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Queensland government blocks any change to abortion laws after the issue almost derailed LNP election campaign

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No bill or amendments to abortion legislation will be allowed under a surprise motion put forward by a premier that blindsided MPs on all sides of the chamber.

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Premier gags any bills or changes to abortion laws

Just weeks into his first term as Queensland’s new Premier David Crisafulli is being asked to resign.
The call comes from prominent Australian anti-abortion campaigner Dr. Joanna Howe, who expressed concern over a Liberal National Party (LNP) bill to ban discussing potential changes to current abortion laws in the state.
“David Crisafulli has just passed a motion banning any bill on abortion over the next four years,” Howe said in a statement on…

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Queensland Government Moves Motion Shutting Down Debate on Abortion

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Premier David Crisafulli’s election campaign was plagued by unanswered questions about how he would manage differing views in his party, and the parliament.

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‘Lost for words’: LNP bans parliamentary debate on abortion laws

In a shock move, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has announced that the state’s parliament will not hold any debates on abortion for the next four years. 
	
		      This move has raised significant concerns among opposition and crossbench MPs, who have described it as “extraordinary” and “unprecedented”. So, why did he do it, and what does it mean for abortion laws in the sunshine state? “I said there will be no changes.” (Image: David Crisa…

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David Crisafulli Just Banned Abortion Debates In QLD Parliament, Here’s Why

The move comes after abortion became a major issue for the LNP during the October election. 
Just weeks into his first term as Queensland’s new Premier David Crisafulli is being asked to resign. The call comes from prominent Australian anti-abortion campaigner Dr. Joanna Howe, who expressed concern over a Liberal National Party (LNP) bill to ban discussing potential changes to current abortion laws in the state. “David Crisafulli has just passed…

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Australian National Review - Queensland Government Moves Motion Shutting Down Debate on Abortion

The Queensland Parliament has been banned from debate on abortion for four years after an ambush motion by Premier David Crisafulli, in a move labelled “unprecedented”. Source: The Guardian.

Queensland government blocks any change to abortion laws after the issue almost derailed LNP election campaign

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