One Nation proposes $2,000 baby subsidy in Victoria but says it won’t touch state abortion laws
The One Nation party in Victoria has proposed a $2,000 baby subsidy for parents using private maternity care. The announcement follows recent political commitments from major parties to cover out-of-pocket abortion costs.
Why it matters
It illustrates shifting political priorities in Australian state politics regarding healthcare funding and reproductive rights.
Deputy leader of One Nation in Victoria, Colleen Harkin, announced plan to remove out-of-pocket costs for pregnant women in the public health system and a $2,000 subsidy for those accessing private maternity care. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Deputy leader of One Nation in Victoria, Colleen Harkin, announced plan to remove out-of-pocket costs for pregnant women in the public health system and a $2,000 subsidy for those accessing private maternity care. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP One Nation One Nation proposes $2,000 baby subsidy in Victoria but says it won’t touch state abortion laws Announcement comes a day after Liberal and Labor parties say they will cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion care
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