Barnaby Joyce rallies anti-abortion activists ahead of tight NSW vote
Summary
Barnaby Joyce, a leader from One Nation, spoke at a rally in New South Wales supporting a bill to ban sex-selective abortions. The proposed law faces a close vote in the NSW parliament and aims to limit abortion rights, with activists planning ongoing campaigns to push more restrictions.Key Facts
- Barnaby Joyce joined a rally with anti-abortion activists outside the NSW parliament.
- The proposed bill would ban abortions based on the sex of the fetus.
- The bill is introduced by a Libertarian member, John Ruddick, and needs approval from both houses of parliament.
- Four Nationals MPs in the NSW upper house hold a key vote on the bill.
- Activists say if the Nationals do not support the bill, One Nation candidates will try to replace them in elections.
- The anti-abortion campaign plans to introduce new bills every year to further restrict abortion.
- A counter-protest of about 150 people opposed the bill, warning about losing abortion rights like in some US states.
- The vote is expected to be close, with Labor, Liberal, and Nationals MPs given freedom to vote by their conscience.
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