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  1. Feb 19

    I hope this includes sex workers in SA who currently have *checks notes* no protections and operate in a criminalised profession?

  2. Feb 18

    Almost at the end of 22 hours of debate. Felt like this

  3. Feb 18

    We're paraphrasing Dr Susan Close but she just said 'this amendment would make this legislation more unworkable, which seems to be what we have spent much of this evening doing'

  4. Feb 17
  5. Feb 17

    And we're back. Pollies will be debating the Termination of Pregnancy- watch along at home

  6. Feb 17

    Susan Close affirms that the lengthy debate and decision made last night about later abortion (i.e. LET'S TRUST DOCTORS) are sufficient; no need for further amendments

  7. Feb 18

    If we have to hear a male MP say “for my comfort” one more time tonight...

  8. Feb 16

    I can't believe we're still fighting for universal healthcare

  9. Feb 16

    Vickie calls on MPs to remember that there will always be grey areas and that they cannot foresee every complex circumstances where a later termination is sought. Overly prescriptive legislation will likely fail patients and doctors

  10. It's great to interact with MPs during the live broadcast. I would love to see more interaction!👍

  11. Feb 18

    Speirs amendment to continue criminalising abortion is voted down, 20 ayes, 26 noes

  12. Feb 17

    Wouldn’t it be great for legal researchers/ journos/ the public to get copies of tabled amendments!

  13. Feb 18

    Exactly. The way in which some MPs have characterised doctors and health care workers during this debate is shockingly disrespectful. Ditto the complete dismissal of the ethical, clinical, and professional guidelines that inform medicine

  14. Feb 18

    Trust women. Trust doctors.

  15. Feb 18

    Voting on Sanderson's amendment, which multiple people have informed her is redundant, unworkable for doctors. Division called. 17 ayes and 29 noes. Isn't it terrible that this didn't feel like a sure thing

  16. Solidarity and love to all of the other women with disability who are following the abortion decriminalisation debate in tonight- where language can be hurtful & discriminatory. We are loved, whole, & like all people we deserve humanity, affirmation and respect.

  17. Feb 18

    Bill is read a third time. 29 ayes 15 noes. Termination of Pregnancy Bill has passed the House of Assembly. Even with the amendments this is a historic day and a very decisive margin supporting the regulation of abortion as health care

  18. Feb 18

    Steve Murray now rises to speak to his amendment. He wants to add more detail to the conscientious objection clause. He says it's "for clarity" but we're not convinced just yet...

  19. Feb 17

    The debate resumes this morning at 11am, don’t let it lose momentum tweeps. Don’t amend, decriminalise.

  20. Feb 17

    The speaker reminds us that we have 16 amendments in total to get through.

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