The change came far too late, but it did, eventually, come. Abortion is now decriminalised in every Australian state and territory, but if you think that means the matter is settled, you’re wrong. The extraordinary success of the anti-abortion movement in the United States – where abortion bans now exist in 21 states – has clearly emboldened opportunistic local politicians.

Abortion prohibitions are now back on the Australian political agenda. In Queensland, where a state election will be held next weekend, abortion has unexpectedly been a key issue during the campaign. Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli, who is the favourite to win the election, has refused to state........

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