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17 August 2026

Coalition, One Nation revive push on abortion crackdown

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Coalition, One Nation revive push on abortion crackdown

Conservative politicians have joined with a Christian lobby group on the lawns of Parliament House to request healthcare for babies born alive via abortions.

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