Victorian Labor puts reproductive rights on election agenda as it warns One Nation could try to wind back abortion access
The Victorian Labor government is increasing funding for portable ultrasound machines to improve access to medical abortions. Officials are framing this as a proactive measure to protect reproductive rights ahead of the state election.
Why it matters
It underscores the use of reproductive healthcare access as a key political wedge issue in Australian state elections.
Victoria’s deputy premier, Gabrielle Williams (centre), will announce a rollout of new portable ultrasound machines, which will make it easier for women to access medical abortion. Photograph: Christopher Hopkins/AAP Victoria’s deputy premier, Gabrielle Williams (centre), will announce a rollout of new portable ultrasound machines, which will make it easier for women to access medical abortion. Photograph: Christopher Hopkins/AAP Victorian politics Victorian Labor puts reproductive rights on election agenda as it warns One Nation could try to wind back abortion access Exclusive: ‘We don’t want to see any winding back of women’s rights,’ health minister says ahead of state election
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