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A new bid to restrict late-term abortions has been made in the South Australian Parliament, with hundreds gathering to back the bill. But the controversial draft laws have been condemned by a prominent medical group which says access to abortion is an essential part of healthcare and should not be politicised.

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00:00A renewed push to restrict late-term abortions.
00:06Hundreds gather at Parliament House to support a new bill introduced by Independent MP Sarah Gane.
00:12I think we're just seeing the passion of the South Australian community.
00:14This isn't a niche topic for many people.
00:16This will be the topic that they vote on at the next election.
00:18The draft laws were co-authored by prominent anti-abortion campaigner Dr Joanna Howe.
00:23I'm hoping that today we activate thousands of South Australians for this battle, for this fight to end abortion up to birth in this state.
00:32Current laws permit an abortion after 23 weeks if continuing the pregnancy involves significant risk to the physical or mental health of the mother.
00:41The new legislation would remove the clause, only allowing late-term abortions if the mother's life or the life of another fetus is in danger.
00:48Eleven months after a different abortion restriction bill was defeated, the latest move has been met with fierce opposition.
00:56Restrictions just cause a lack of safety and we don't need to be telling people who are pregnant what to do with their bodies.
01:04I am really disappointed that women's reproductive rights are being used as a political football in this way.
01:10Miss Games says she intends to bring the bill to a vote before the March 2026 state election.
01:16Miss Games saying she intends herself to the November 20ures campaign.
01:19Miss Games says she intends to bring the bill to a vote until they become planning to be released by their children.
01:21Miss répand heaven is a plan of conscience and death.
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