UPDATE: Tasmania’s Proposed Abortion Law Changes
I just want to start by saying a huge THANK YOU to all those people who have already written a submission to the Tasmanian government’s dismaying abortion bill. Some of you have posted those letters here on this blog, to help others frame their own response – thank you also. For those who have not written a submission… IT’S NOT TOO LATE! The initial consultation period was extended to April 5. Your letter doesn’t have to be long-winded, spouting figures and quotes and evidence. Put it simply, succinctly – just say respectfully what you think of the bill and why. Here are the links again: To view the draft Reproductive Health (Access to Terminations) Bill 2013, click here. To view the information paper on the above bill, click here. To read an article about the flaws in this bill, click here. To get informed about abortion, click here. And, most importantly, to tell our government what you think about this disastrous legislation, email public.health@dhhs.tas.gov.au or send a hard copy letter to GPO Box 125 Hobart, TAS, 7001. If you’re still …