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Labor promises free abortions, pushes to decriminalise procedure in federal election pitch

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A woman holds a sign at a Brisbane pro-choice rally in May.

Taxpayer-funded abortions will be offered in public hospitals as part of a federal election pledge to be outlined by Labor, alongside a dedicated abortion clinic in Tasmania and a push to increase the uptake of long-term contraceptives.

Labor promises free abortions, pushes to decriminalise procedure in federal election pitch - ABC News

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