A bill to improve access to abortions in regional New South Wales has been approved in the state's Parliament, amid passionate debate. The legislation, tabled by Greens MP Amanda Cohn, was introduced after revelations a woman was turned away from having an abortion on the day of her planned procedure at Queanbeyan Hospital in August 2024.

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Folge vom 16.05.2025Passionate debate as bill to improve abortion access in regional NSW passes state parliament
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Folge vom 15.05.2025Larissa Waters to lead the GreensLarissa Waters has become the leader of the Australian Greens after Adam Bandt lost his seat at the federal election. She was an environmental lawyer in Queensland before entering the Senate in 2011. Mehreen Faruqi has been re-elected as the deputy leader.
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Folge vom 15.05.2025'Destined to be neighbours': PM makes first overseas visit to IndonesiaPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Jakarta, commencing a three-day visit to Indonesia, his first overseas trip since securing a decisive re-election earlier this month. It’s become customary for new Australian prime ministers to prioritise a visit to Indonesia, reinforcing ties with key regional partners.
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Folge vom 15.05.2025Women drive job gains as unemployment rate remains at 4.1%SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham to find out if Australia's tight labour market will impact the RBA's interest rate decision next week, plus a check on global markets with Elizabeth Tien from Citi.