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Breaking: Bill restricting late-term abortions passes SA upper house

ABC Australia · Jun 17, 2026, 8:39 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Sarah Game's bill restricting late-term abortions has progressed to the lower house.
  • The legislation passed 10 votes to 9 on Wednesday afternoon with the support of three newly-elected One Nation MPs.
  • It will be debated by the lower house later on Wednesday evening.

Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.

Sarah Game's bill restricting late-term abortions has progressed to the lower house. (ABC News: Che Chorley)

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The legislation passed 10 votes to 9 on Wednesday afternoon with the support of three newly-elected One Nation MPs.

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