All NSW MPs will be given a conscience vote on the abortion bill. Doctors say fears over late-term abortions are "unfounded and unfair" as debate swirls ahead of a vote on legalising abortion in NSW next week. The bill to legalise abortion in NSW is expected to be voted on by the end of next week The Catholic Church said MPs are accountable to God whether they believe or not Doctors say the late-term abortion provision will not increase the rate of terminations If passed, the bill would end the 119-year criminalisation of abortion in the state and allow for terminations after 22 weeks with the consent of two doctors. Over the weekend, political, medical and religious leaders argued over whether abortion should be treated as a legal issue or a social and health one. Speaking at Sunday Mass, the dean of Sydney’s St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral said legalising […]