Women’s Minister Criticises Opposition for Sidestepping Abortion Debate

Published on November 6, 2024

Minister for Women Katy Gallagher has weighed in on the federal opposition’s position on abortion. According to reports, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton ruled out making abortion a focal issue in the upcoming federal election, advising Liberal-National Coalition members to steer clear of the topic to avoid alienating inner-city voters. Gallagher accused Dutton of sidelining the issue for political gain, stating, “It is typical of Peter Dutton to view this purely as a matter of winning or losing votes, rather than any genuine commitment to women’s healthcare.” Dutton Warns Coalition to Steer Clear on Abortion In a Coalition meeting on Nov. 5, Dutton stressed that abortion debates had cost the party some support in the recent Queensland state election, calling the topic a potential distraction as next year’s election approaches....

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