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12 June 2016 Mr Aaron Harper MP Member for Thuringowa PO Box 12 June 2016 Mr Aaron Harper MP Member for Thuringowa PO Box 393 THURINGOWA CENTRAL QLD 4817 Dear Mr Harper, RE: Abortion Law Reform (Woman’s Right to Choose) Amendment Bill 2016 The Queensland branch of the Public Health Association of Australia would like to ask for your support for the Abortion Law Reform (Woman’s Right to Choose) Amendment Bill 2016 which Mr Pyne has submitted to Parliament. From a public health perspective, we would like to see prevention of unintended pregnancy become a higher priority within the health system, however with an estimated 25-30% of Australian women having an abortion at some stage in their lives, safe, accessible abortion services are also crucial. Abortion is safest and least distressing when women can reach affordable and accessible services in the first trimester. Australian women in other states now have a choice of surgical or medical abortion and they are increasingly choosing medical procedures (only an option in the first trimester) and this is a growing pattern worldwide. The overwhelming proportion of abortions are in the first trimester and it is usually those very few with fetal abnormalities, who have discovered too late or with some grave disadvantage who present later than this. It should not be used as an excuse to prevent legalization. In Queensland, it has only been since a judicial ruling in 1986 that abortion has been able to be carried out legally if a doctor determines that to continue the pregnancy would pose a risk to the woman’s physical or mental well-being. Although some might argue that this requirement balances the need for abortion services with the concerns of the minority anti-choice lobby, this situation creates fear and uncertainty and places women and health professionals at risk of criminal sanctions for obtaining or delivering health care. The criminal trial of a young Queensland woman in 2010 demonstrated that this risk is real. Further, this discourages health professionals from providing affordable medical termination of pregnancy services in community general practice. It contributes to stigma and silence for women who access these services and legitimizes harassment of women and health professionals. We are fortunate that Queensland excels in the provision of health care, but more work can be done. The best outcomes for women will only be gained through a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health strategy that includes abortion services and also: − school-based education for safe, respectful relationships − increasing health literacy with respect to contraception and prevention of unintended pregnancy − a social determinants framework which takes account of factors such as partner violence and access to financial resources − service development and planning which ensures equitable access to good quality services − workforce development for health professionals, educators and others − monitoring, evaluation and research. 20 Napier Close Deakin, ACT Australia, 2600 – PO Box 319 Curtin, ACT Australia, 2605 T (02) 6285 2373 F (02) 6282 5438 E [email protected] W www.phaa.net.au Although there are diverse views on many aspects of abortion, the majority of Australians support women’s access to safe, legal abortion services. We hope we can also rely on your personal support and ask you to please support this bill. We would be happy to discuss this with you at your convenience. Yours sincerely, Dr Paul Gardiner President, PHAA Queensland Branch 20 Napier Close Deakin, ACT Australia, 2600 – PO Box 319 Curtin, ACT Australia, 2605 T (02) 6285 2373 F (02) 6282 5438 E [email protected] W www.phaa.net.au 12 June 2016 Mr Andrew Cripps MP Member for Hinchinbrook PO Box 1515 INGHAM QLD 4850 Dear Mr Cripps, RE: Abortion Law Reform (Woman’s Right to Choose) Amendment Bill 2016 The Queensland branch of the Public Health Association of Australia would like to ask for your support for the Abortion Law Reform (Woman’s Right to Choose) Amendment Bill 2016 which Mr Pyne has submitted to Parliament. From a public health perspective, we would like to see prevention of unintended pregnancy become a higher priority within the health system, however with an estimated 25-30% of Australian women having an abortion at some stage in their lives, safe, accessible abortion services are also crucial. Abortion is safest and least distressing when women can reach affordable and accessible services in the first trimester. Australian women in other states now have a choice of surgical or medical abortion and they are increasingly choosing medical procedures (only an option in the first trimester) and this is a growing pattern worldwide. The overwhelming proportion of abortions are in the first trimester and it is usually those very few with fetal abnormalities, who have discovered too late or with some grave disadvantage who present later than this. It should not be used as an excuse to prevent legalization. In Queensland, it has only been since a judicial ruling in 1986 that abortion has been able to be carried out legally if a doctor determines that to continue the pregnancy would pose a risk to the woman’s physical or mental well-being. Although some might argue that this requirement balances the need for abortion services with the concerns of the minority anti-choice lobby, this situation creates fear and uncertainty and places women and health professionals at risk of criminal sanctions for obtaining or delivering health care. The criminal trial of a young Queensland woman in 2010 demonstrated that this risk is real. Further, this discourages health professionals from providing affordable medical termination of pregnancy services in community general practice. It contributes to stigma and silence for women who access these services and legitimizes harassment of women and health professionals. We are fortunate that Queensland excels in the provision of health care, but more work can be done. The best outcomes for women will only be gained through a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health strategy that includes abortion services and also: − school-based education for safe, respectful relationships − increasing health literacy with respect to contraception and prevention of unintended pregnancy − a social determinants framework which takes account of factors such as partner violence and access to financial resources − service development and planning which ensures equitable access to good quality services − workforce development for health professionals, educators and others − monitoring, evaluation and research. 20 Napier Close Deakin, ACT Australia, 2600 – PO Box 319 Curtin, ACT Australia, 2605 T (02) 6285 2373 F (02) 6282 5438 E [email protected] W www.phaa.net.au Although there are diverse views on many aspects of abortion, the majority of Australians support women’s access to safe, legal abortion services. We hope we can also rely on your personal support and ask you to please support this bill. We would be happy to discuss this with you at your convenience. Yours sincerely, Dr Paul Gardiner President, PHAA Queensland Branch 20 Napier Close Deakin, ACT Australia, 2600 – PO Box 319 Curtin, ACT Australia, 2605 T (02) 6285 2373 F (02) 6282 5438 E [email protected] W www.phaa.net.au 12 June 2016 Mr Andrew Powell MP Member for Glass House PO Box 727 MALENY QLD 4552 Dear Mr Powell, RE: Abortion Law Reform (Woman’s Right to Choose) Amendment Bill 2016 The Queensland branch of the Public Health Association of Australia would like to ask for your support for the Abortion Law Reform (Woman’s Right to Choose) Amendment Bill 2016 which Mr Pyne has submitted to Parliament. From a public health perspective, we would like to see prevention of unintended pregnancy become a higher priority within the health system, however with an estimated 25-30% of Australian women having an abortion at some stage in their lives, safe, accessible abortion services are also crucial. Abortion is safest and least distressing when women can reach affordable and accessible services in the first trimester. Australian women in other states now have a choice of surgical or medical abortion and they are increasingly choosing medical procedures (only an option in the first trimester) and this is a growing pattern worldwide. The overwhelming proportion of abortions are in the first trimester and it is usually those very few with fetal abnormalities, who have discovered too late or with some grave disadvantage who present later than this. It should not be used as an excuse to prevent legalization. In Queensland, it has only been since a judicial ruling in 1986 that abortion has been able to be carried out legally if a doctor determines that to continue the pregnancy would pose a risk to the woman’s physical or mental well-being. Although some might argue that this requirement balances the need for abortion services with the concerns of the minority anti-choice lobby, this situation creates fear and uncertainty and places women and health professionals at risk of criminal sanctions for obtaining or delivering health care. The criminal trial of a young Queensland woman in 2010 demonstrated that this risk is real. Further, this discourages health professionals from providing affordable medical termination of pregnancy services in community general practice. It contributes to stigma and silence for women who access these services and legitimizes harassment of women and health professionals. We are fortunate that Queensland excels in the provision of health care, but more work can be done. The best outcomes for women will only be gained through a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health strategy that includes abortion services and also: − school-based education for safe, respectful relationships − increasing health literacy with respect to contraception and prevention of unintended pregnancy − a social determinants framework which takes account of factors such as partner violence and access to financial resources − service development and planning which ensures equitable access to good quality services − workforce development for health professionals, educators and others − monitoring, evaluation and research.
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