title: Abortion and the law in Australia.
abstract: The legal test for when an abortion is not 'unlawful' - and therefore permitted - is different in each state and territory. This article describes the current legal position in Australia with respect to abortion, but does not attempt to discuss the complex ethical issues surrounding abortion.
authors.affiliation: MDA National. sbird@mdanational.com.au
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bird
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D001315:Australia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy