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Australia Law Varies By Jurisdiction
Capital Territory (Australia) Gestational limit No limit specified
New South Wales (Australia) Gestational limit 22
Northern Territory(Australia)
Not Specified
Queensland (Australia) Gestational limit 22
South Australia (Australia) Gestational limit 22 weeks 6 days
Tasmania (Australia) Gestational limit 16
Victoria (Australia) Gestational limit 24
Western Australia(Australia)
No
Australia
From EML Registered ListAustralia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012
Economic or socialreasons
Foetal impairment
Rape
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
WHO defines health for member states as a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4215
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information health protection or social reasons can be interpreted to include distress of the pregnant womancaused by the diagnosis of fetal impairment Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman may decide to terminate her pregnancy SafeAbortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Incest
Intellectual orcognitive disability ofthe woman
Mental health
Physical health
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The scope of mental health includes psychological distress or mental suffering caused by for example coerced or forced sexual acts and diagnosis of severe fetal impairment Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Physical health is widely understood to include conditions that aggravate pregnancy and those aggravated by pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Health
Life
Other
Capital Territory (Australia)
Economic or socialreasons
Foetal impairment
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The fulfillment of human rights requires that women can access safe abortion when it is indicated to protect their health WHO defines health for member states as a state of completephysical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The human right to life requires protection by law including when pregnancy is life-threatening or a pregnant womanrsquos life is otherwise endangered Both medical and social conditions canconstitute life-threatening conditions Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4211
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
enspenspenspenspensp
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
WHO defines health for member states as a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4215
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
The Health Act 1993 refers only to who may perform an abortion and where it may take place It does not restrict abortion by grounds or gestational limit
Related documents
Additional notes
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information health protection or social reasons can be interpreted to include distress of the pregnant womancaused by the diagnosis of fetal impairment Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman may decide to terminate her pregnancy SafeAbortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
The Health Act 1993 refers only to who may perform an abortion and where it may take place It does not restrict abortion by grounds or gestational limit
Related documents
Additional notes
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Rape
Incest
Intellectual orcognitive disability ofthe woman
Mental health
Physical health
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
The Health Act 1993 refers only to who may perform an abortion and where it may take place It does not restrict abortion by grounds or gestational limit
Related documents
Additional notes
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
The Health Act 1993 refers only to who may perform an abortion and where it may take place It does not restrict abortion by grounds or gestational limit
Related documents
Additional notes
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Not applicable
The Health Act 1993 refers only to who may perform an abortion and where it may take place It does not restrict abortion by grounds or gestational limit
Related documents
Additional notes
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The scope of mental health includes psychological distress or mental suffering caused by for example coerced or forced sexual acts and diagnosis of severe fetal impairment Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
The Health Act 1993 refers only to who may perform an abortion and where it may take place It does not restrict abortion by grounds or gestational limit
Related documents
Additional notes
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Physical health is widely understood to include conditions that aggravate pregnancy and those aggravated by pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
The Health Act 1993 refers only to who may perform an abortion and where it may take place It does not restrict abortion by grounds or gestational limit
Related documents
Additional notes
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Health
Life
Other
New South Wales (Australia)
Economic or socialreasons
Foetal impairment
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The fulfillment of human rights requires that women can access safe abortion when it is indicated to protect their health WHO defines health for member states as a state of completephysical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
The Health Act 1993 refers only to who may perform an abortion and where it may take place It does not restrict abortion by grounds or gestational limit
Related documents
Additional notes
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The human right to life requires protection by law including when pregnancy is life-threatening or a pregnant womanrsquos life is otherwise endangered Both medical and social conditions canconstitute life-threatening conditions Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4211
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
The Health Act 1993 refers only to who may perform an abortion and where it may take place It does not restrict abortion by grounds or gestational limit
Related documents
Additional notes
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
enspenspenspenspensp
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
WHO defines health for member states as a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4215
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information health protection or social reasons can be interpreted to include distress of the pregnant womancaused by the diagnosis of fetal impairment Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman may decide to terminate her pregnancy SafeAbortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Rape
Incest
Intellectual orcognitive disability ofthe woman
Mental health
Physical health
Health
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The scope of mental health includes psychological distress or mental suffering caused by for example coerced or forced sexual acts and diagnosis of severe fetal impairment Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Physical health is widely understood to include conditions that aggravate pregnancy and those aggravated by pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The fulfillment of human rights requires that women can access safe abortion when it is indicated to protect their health WHO defines health for member states as a state of completephysical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Life
Other
Northern Territory (Australia)
Economic or socialreasons
Yes
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 6)
Gestational limitWeeks No Limit Specified
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 6)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The human right to life requires protection by law including when pregnancy is life-threatening or a pregnant womanrsquos life is otherwise endangered Both medical and social conditions canconstitute life-threatening conditions Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4211
Source document
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer socialinequities Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4217
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
In an emergency a medical practitioner whether or not a specialist medical practitioner may perform a termination on a person who is more than 22 weeks pregnant if the medicalpractitioner considers it necessary to perform the termination to save the personrsquos life
Additional notes
According to the New South Wales Reproductive Healthcare Reform Bill after 22 weeks in considering whether a termination should be performed on a person a specialist medical practitionermust considermdash
(a) all relevant medical circumstances and
(b) the personrsquos current and future physical psychological and social circumstances and
(c) the professional standards and guidelines that apply to the specialist medical practitioner in relation to the performance of the termination
(4) Without limiting subsection (3) the specialist medical practitioner may ask for advice about the proposed termination from a multi-disciplinary team or hospital advisory committee enspensp
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 6)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
WHO defines health for member states as a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4215
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is not more than 14 weeks pregnant if the medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate inall the circumstances having regard to (a) all relevant medical circumstances and (b) the womans current and future physical psychological and social circumstances and (c) professionalstandards and guidelines A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is more than 14 weeks pregnant but not more than 23 weeks pregnant if (a)the medical practitioner has consulted with at least one other suitably qualified medical practitioner who has assessed the woman and
(b) each medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate in all the circumstances having regard to each of the matters mentioned above
Related documents
Additional notes
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 6)
Foetal impairment
Rape
Incest
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information health protection or social reasons can be interpreted to include distress of the pregnant womancaused by the diagnosis of fetal impairment Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman may decide to terminate her pregnancy SafeAbortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is not more than 14 weeks pregnant if the medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate inall the circumstances having regard to (a) all relevant medical circumstances and (b) the womans current and future physical psychological and social circumstances and (c) professionalstandards and guidelines A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is more than 14 weeks pregnant but not more than 23 weeks pregnant if (a)the medical practitioner has consulted with at least one other suitably qualified medical practitioner who has assessed the woman and
(b) each medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate in all the circumstances having regard to each of the matters mentioned above
Related documents
Additional notes
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 6)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is not more than 14 weeks pregnant if the medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate inall the circumstances having regard to (a) all relevant medical circumstances and (b) the womans current and future physical psychological and social circumstances and (c) professionalstandards and guidelines A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is more than 14 weeks pregnant but not more than 23 weeks pregnant if (a)the medical practitioner has consulted with at least one other suitably qualified medical practitioner who has assessed the woman and
(b) each medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate in all the circumstances having regard to each of the matters mentioned above
Related documents
Additional notes
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 6)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is not more than 14 weeks pregnant if the medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate inall the circumstances having regard to (a) all relevant medical circumstances and (b) the womans current and future physical psychological and social circumstances and (c) professionalstandards and guidelines A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is more than 14 weeks pregnant but not more than 23 weeks pregnant if (a)the medical practitioner has consulted with at least one other suitably qualified medical practitioner who has assessed the woman and
(b) each medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate in all the circumstances having regard to each of the matters mentioned above
Related documents
Additional notes
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 6)
Intellectual orcognitive disability ofthe woman
Mental health
Physical health
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017
A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is not more than 14 weeks pregnant if the medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate inall the circumstances having regard to (a) all relevant medical circumstances and (b) the womans current and future physical psychological and social circumstances and (c) professionalstandards and guidelines A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is more than 14 weeks pregnant but not more than 23 weeks pregnant if (a)the medical practitioner has consulted with at least one other suitably qualified medical practitioner who has assessed the woman and
(b) each medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate in all the circumstances having regard to each of the matters mentioned above
Related documents
Additional notes
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 6)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The scope of mental health includes psychological distress or mental suffering caused by for example coerced or forced sexual acts and diagnosis of severe fetal impairment Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is not more than 14 weeks pregnant if the medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate inall the circumstances having regard to (a) all relevant medical circumstances and (b) the womans current and future physical psychological and social circumstances and (c) professionalstandards and guidelines A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is more than 14 weeks pregnant but not more than 23 weeks pregnant if (a)the medical practitioner has consulted with at least one other suitably qualified medical practitioner who has assessed the woman and
(b) each medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate in all the circumstances having regard to each of the matters mentioned above
Related documents
Additional notes
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 6)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Physical health is widely understood to include conditions that aggravate pregnancy and those aggravated by pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is not more than 14 weeks pregnant if the medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate inall the circumstances having regard to (a) all relevant medical circumstances and (b) the womans current and future physical psychological and social circumstances and (c) professionalstandards and guidelines A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is more than 14 weeks pregnant but not more than 23 weeks pregnant if (a)the medical practitioner has consulted with at least one other suitably qualified medical practitioner who has assessed the woman and
(b) each medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate in all the circumstances having regard to each of the matters mentioned above
Related documents
Additional notes
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 6)
Health
Life
Other
Queensland (Australia)
Economic or socialreasons
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The fulfillment of human rights requires that women can access safe abortion when it is indicated to protect their health WHO defines health for member states as a state of completephysical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is not more than 14 weeks pregnant if the medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate inall the circumstances having regard to (a) all relevant medical circumstances and (b) the womans current and future physical psychological and social circumstances and (c) professionalstandards and guidelines A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is more than 14 weeks pregnant but not more than 23 weeks pregnant if (a)the medical practitioner has consulted with at least one other suitably qualified medical practitioner who has assessed the woman and
(b) each medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate in all the circumstances having regard to each of the matters mentioned above
Related documents
Additional notes
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 6)
Yes
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 7 )
Gestational limitWeeks No Limit Specified
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 7 )
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The human right to life requires protection by law including when pregnancy is life-threatening or a pregnant womanrsquos life is otherwise endangered Both medical and social conditions canconstitute life-threatening conditions Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4211
Source document
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer socialinequities Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4217
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Criminal Code Act 1899Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
WHO defines health for member states as a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4215
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Foetal impairment
Rape
Incest
Intellectual orcognitive disability ofthe woman
Mental health
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Criminal Code Act 1899Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information health protection or social reasons can be interpreted to include distress of the pregnant womancaused by the diagnosis of fetal impairment Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman may decide to terminate her pregnancy SafeAbortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Criminal Code Act 1899Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Criminal Code Act 1899Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Criminal Code Act 1899Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Criminal Code Act 1899Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The scope of mental health includes psychological distress or mental suffering caused by for example coerced or forced sexual acts and diagnosis of severe fetal impairment Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Physical health
Health
Life
Other
South Australia (Australia)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Criminal Code Act 1899Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Physical health is widely understood to include conditions that aggravate pregnancy and those aggravated by pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Criminal Code Act 1899Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The fulfillment of human rights requires that women can access safe abortion when it is indicated to protect their health WHO defines health for member states as a state of completephysical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Yes
Related documentsQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 8)
Gestational limitWeeks No limit specified
Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 8)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The human right to life requires protection by law including when pregnancy is life-threatening or a pregnant womanrsquos life is otherwise endangered Both medical and social conditions canconstitute life-threatening conditions Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4211
Source document
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer socialinequities Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4217
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
In an emergency if the medical
practitioner considers it is necessary to perform the termination to save the womanrsquos life or the life of another unborn child In cases where a medical practitioner considers that in all thecircumstances the termination should be performed and has consulted with another medical practitioner who agrees
Related documentsQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 8)
In cases where a medical practitioner considers that in all the circumstances the termination should be performed the medical practitioner must consider (a) all relevant medicalcircumstances and (b) the womanrsquos current and future physical psychological and social circumstances and (c) the professional standards and guidelines that apply to the medicalpractitioner in relation to the performance of the termination
Additional notes
Economic or socialreasons
Foetal impairment
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
WHO defines health for member states as a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4215
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
One of the mandatory considerations for medical practitioners performing terminations after 22 weeks and 6 days includes whether the patient has had difficulty accessing timely andnecessary specialist services before the pregnancy reached 22 weeks and 6 days including but not limited to patients experiencing significant socio-economic disadvantage cultural orlanguage barriers and those who reside in remote locations
Related documents
Additional notes
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Yes
Related documentsSouth Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (page 72 )South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011 (page 4 )Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Gestational limitWeeks No Limit specified
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information health protection or social reasons can be interpreted to include distress of the pregnant womancaused by the diagnosis of fetal impairment Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman may decide to terminate her pregnancy SafeAbortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer socialinequities Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4217
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
One of the mandatory considerations for medical practitioners performing terminations after 22 weeks and 6 days includes whether there are serious foetal abnormalities that were notidentifiable diagnosed or fully evaluated before the pregnancy reached 22 weeks and 6 days including but not limited to abnormalities involving the brain heart renal and skeletal systemsor whether the foetus has been exposed to infective agents which may damage or limit the gestation and development of the foetus
Related documents
Additional notes
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Rape
Incest
Intellectual orcognitive disability ofthe woman
Mental health
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
One of the mandatory considerations for medical practitioners performing terminations after 22 weeks and 6 days includes whether the patient has been denied agency over the decision tocontinue a pregnancy or not including (but not limited to) the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults to sexual and physical violence including rape incest and sexual slavery Practitionersmust also consider whether the abuse outlined in paragraph (d) includes circumstances in which such abuse is not apparent or the pregnancy is not diagnosed until an advanced gestationalage
Related documents
Additional notes
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Yes
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Gestational limitWeeks No Limit specified
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The scope of mental health includes psychological distress or mental suffering caused by for example coerced or forced sexual acts and diagnosis of severe fetal impairment Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4212
Source document
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer socialinequities Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4217
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Additionally one of the mandatory considerations for medical practitioners performing terminations after 22 weeks and 6 days includes whether medical or psychiatric conditions may becomeapparent or deteriorate during the pregnancy to the point where they are a threat to the patients life
Additional notes
Physical health
Health
Life
Other
Tasmania (Australia)
Yes
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Gestational limitWeeks No Limit specified
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Physical health is widely understood to include conditions that aggravate pregnancy and those aggravated by pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer socialinequities Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4217
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
One of the mandatory considerations for medical practitioners performing terminations after 22 weeks and 6 days includes whether the patient has a deteriorating maternal medical conditionor late diagnosis of a disease requiring treatment incompatible with an ongoing pregnancy (such as malignancies)
Additional notes
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The fulfillment of human rights requires that women can access safe abortion when it is indicated to protect their health WHO defines health for member states as a state of completephysical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
One of the mandatory considerations for medical practitioners performing terminations after 22 weeks and 6 days includes whether the patient has a deteriorating maternal medical conditionor late diagnosis of a disease requiring treatment incompatible with an ongoing pregnancy (such as malignancies)
Related documents
Additional notes
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Yes
Related documentsSouth Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (page 72 )South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011 (page 4)
Gestational limitWeeks No Limit specified
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The human right to life requires protection by law including when pregnancy is life-threatening or a pregnant womanrsquos life is otherwise endangered Both medical and social conditions canconstitute life-threatening conditions Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4211
Source document
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer socialinequities Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4217
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
One of the mandatory considerations for medical practitioners performing terminations after 22 weeks and 6 days includes whether it is essential to perform a termination of an affected foetusin a multiple pregnancy at a gestation that does not risk severe prematurity and its attendant consequences for the surviving foetus
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Economic or socialreasons
Foetal impairment
Rape
Incest
Intellectual orcognitive disability ofthe woman
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
WHO defines health for member states as a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4215
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
In assessing the risk of injury to physical and mental health of continuing the pregnancy the medical practitioner must have regard to the womanrsquos physical psychological economic andsocial circumstances
Related documents
Additional notes
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 3)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information health protection or social reasons can be interpreted to include distress of the pregnant womancaused by the diagnosis of fetal impairment Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman may decide to terminate her pregnancy SafeAbortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
Mental health
Physical health
Health
Life
Yes
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 3)
Gestational limitWeeks No limit specified
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 3)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The scope of mental health includes psychological distress or mental suffering caused by for example coerced or forced sexual acts and diagnosis of severe fetal impairment Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4212
Source document
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer socialinequities Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4217
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
In assessing the risk of injury to physical and mental health of continuing the pregnancy the medical practitioner must have regard to the womanrsquos physical psychological economic andsocial circumstances
Additional notes
Yes
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 3)
Gestational limitWeeks No limit specified
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 3)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Physical health is widely understood to include conditions that aggravate pregnancy and those aggravated by pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer socialinequities Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4217
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
In assessing the risk of injury to physical and mental health of continuing the pregnancy the medical practitioner must have regard to the womanrsquos physical psychological economic andsocial circumstances
Additional notes
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The fulfillment of human rights requires that women can access safe abortion when it is indicated to protect their health WHO defines health for member states as a state of completephysical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The human right to life requires protection by law including when pregnancy is life-threatening or a pregnant womanrsquos life is otherwise endangered Both medical and social conditions canconstitute life-threatening conditions Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4211
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Other
Victoria (Australia)
Economic or socialreasons
Foetal impairment
Rape
Incest
Intellectual orcognitive disability ofthe woman
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
WHO defines health for member states as a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4215
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Terminations may be performed by a medical practitioner after 24 weeks only if the medical practitioner reasonably believes an abortion is appropriate in all the circumstances and hasconsulted at least one other medical practitioner who also believes an abortion is appropriate In considering whether an abortion is appropriate in all the circumstances the practitioners musthave regard to all relevant medical circumstances and the womens current and future physical psychological and social circumstances
Related documents
Additional notes
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 5 )Abortion Services Health Authority 2014 (page 1)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information health protection or social reasons can be interpreted to include distress of the pregnant womancaused by the diagnosis of fetal impairment Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman may decide to terminate her pregnancy SafeAbortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
Mental health
Physical health
Health
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The scope of mental health includes psychological distress or mental suffering caused by for example coerced or forced sexual acts and diagnosis of severe fetal impairment Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Terminations may be performed by a medical practitioner after 24 weeks only if the medical practitioner reasonably believes an abortion is appropriate in all the circumstances and hasconsulted at least one other medical practitioner who also believes an abortion is appropriate In considering whether an abortion is appropriate in all the circumstances the practitioners musthave regard to all relevant medical circumstances and the womens current and future physical psychological and social circumstances
Related documents
Additional notes
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 5 )Abortion Services Health Authority 2014 (page 1)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Physical health is widely understood to include conditions that aggravate pregnancy and those aggravated by pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Terminations may be performed by a medical practitioner after 24 weeks only if the medical practitioner reasonably believes an abortion is appropriate in all the circumstances and hasconsulted at least one other medical practitioner who also believes an abortion is appropriate In considering whether an abortion is appropriate in all the circumstances the practitioners musthave regard to all relevant medical circumstances and the womens current and future physical psychological and social circumstances
Related documents
Additional notes
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 5 )Abortion Services Health Authority 2014 (page 1)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The fulfillment of human rights requires that women can access safe abortion when it is indicated to protect their health WHO defines health for member states as a state of completephysical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Terminations may be performed by a medical practitioner after 24 weeks only if the medical practitioner reasonably believes an abortion is appropriate in all the circumstances and hasconsulted at least one other medical practitioner who also believes an abortion is appropriate In considering whether an abortion is appropriate in all the circumstances the practitioners musthave regard to all relevant medical circumstances and the womens current and future physical psychological and social circumstances
Related documents
Additional notes
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 5 )Abortion Services Health Authority 2014 (page 1)
Life
Other
Western Australia (Australia)
Economic or socialreasons
Foetal impairment
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The human right to life requires protection by law including when pregnancy is life-threatening or a pregnant womanrsquos life is otherwise endangered Both medical and social conditions canconstitute life-threatening conditions Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4211
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
Circumstances in which abortion is considered to be appropriate
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 5)
Terminations may be performed by a medical practitioner after 24 weeks only if the medical practitioner reasonably believes an abortion is appropriate in all the circumstances and hasconsulted at least one other medical practitioner who also believes an abortion is appropriate In considering whether an abortion is appropriate in all the circumstances the practitioners musthave regard to all relevant medical circumstances and the womens current and future physical psychological and social circumstances
Additional notes
Yes
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998 (page 3 )Western Australia Health Act 1911 (page 236 )Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (page 123)
Gestational limitWeeks 20
Western Australia Health Act 1911 (page 236)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
WHO defines health for member states as a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4215
Source document
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer socialinequities Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4217
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Yes
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998 (page 3 )Western Australia Health Act 1911 (page 236 )Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (page 123)
Gestational limitWeeks No Limit Specified
Abortion at gestational ages of more than 20 weeks is permissible if two medical practitioners who are members of a panel of at least six medical practitioners appointed by the Minister haveagreed that the mother or the unborn child has a severe medical condition that in the clinical judgment of those two medical practitioners justifies the procedure
Western Australia Health Act 1911 (page 236)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information health protection or social reasons can be interpreted to include distress of the pregnant womancaused by the diagnosis of fetal impairment Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman may decide to terminate her pregnancy SafeAbortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer socialinequities Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4217
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Rape
Incest
Intellectual orcognitive disability ofthe woman
Mental health
No
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998 (page 3 )Western Australia Health Act 1911 (page 236 )Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (page 123)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
No
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998 (page 3 02-AUSTRALIA-WESTERN-AUSTRALIA-HEALTH-ACT-1911PDF)Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (page 123)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The protection of women from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safeabortion services Prompt safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a womanrsquos complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4213
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
No
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998 (page 3 02-AUSTRALIA-WESTERN-AUSTRALIA-HEALTH-ACT-1911PDF)Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (page 123)
Yes
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998 (page 3 02-AUSTRALIA-WESTERN-AUSTRALIA-HEALTH-ACT-1911PDF)Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (page 123)
Gestational limitWeeks No Limit Specified
Abortion at gestational ages of more than 20 weeks is permissible if two medical practitioners who are members of a panel of at least six medical practitioners appointed by the Minister haveagreed that the mother or the unborn child has a severe medical condition that in the clinical judgment of those two medical practitioners justifies the procedure
Western Australia Health Act 1911 (page 236)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The scope of mental health includes psychological distress or mental suffering caused by for example coerced or forced sexual acts and diagnosis of severe fetal impairment Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4212
Source document
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer socialinequities Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4217
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Additional Requirements to Access Safe Abortion
Physical health
Health
Life
Other
Yes
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998 (page 3 02-AUSTRALIA-WESTERN-AUSTRALIA-HEALTH-ACT-1911PDF)Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (page 123)
Gestational limitWeeks No Limit Specified
Abortion at gestational ages of more than 20 weeks is permissible if two medical practitioners who are members of a panel of at least six medical practitioners appointed by the Minister haveagreed that the mother or the unborn child has a severe medical condition that in the clinical judgment of those two medical practitioners justifies the procedure
Western Australia Health Act 1911 (page 236)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Physical health is widely understood to include conditions that aggravate pregnancy and those aggravated by pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer socialinequities Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4217
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
No
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998 (page 3 02-AUSTRALIA-WESTERN-AUSTRALIA-HEALTH-ACT-1911PDF)Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (page 123)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The fulfillment of human rights requires that women can access safe abortion when it is indicated to protect their health WHO defines health for member states as a state of completephysical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4212
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
No
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998 (page 3 02-AUSTRALIA-WESTERN-AUSTRALIA-HEALTH-ACT-1911PDF)Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (page 123)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The human right to life requires protection by law including when pregnancy is life-threatening or a pregnant womanrsquos life is otherwise endangered Both medical and social conditions canconstitute life-threatening conditions Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4211
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 102)
The woman will suffer serious personal family or social consequences if the pregnancy is carried to term
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998 (page 1 02-AUSTRALIA-WESTERN-AUSTRALIA-HEALTH-ACT-1911PDF)
No gestational limit specified Abortion at gestational ages of more than 20 weeks is permissible if two medical practitioners who are members of a panel of at least six medical practitionersappointed by the Minister have agreed that the mother or
the unborn child has a severe medical condition that in the clinical judgment of those two medical practitioners justifies the procedure
Additional notes
Australia
Authorization ofhealth professional(s)
Authorization inspecially licensedfacilities only
Judicial authorizationfor minors
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by hospital authorities may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquosaccess to health care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Restrictions on the range of providers or facilities that are authorized to provide abortion reduce the availability of services and their equitable geographic distribution Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4224
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Judicial authorizationin cases of rape
Police report requiredin case of rape
Parental consentrequired for minors
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by parents may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Spousal consent
Ultrasound images orlisten to foetalheartbeat required
Compulsorycounselling
Compulsory waitingperiod
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by a spouse may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Regulatory policy and programmatic barriers one example of which is the requirement for mandatory ultrasound prior to abortion that hinder access to and timely provision of safe abortioncare should be removed Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 7 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 19)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Many women have made a decision to have an abortion before seeking care and this decision should be respected without subjecting a woman to mandatory counselling Provision ofcounselling to women who desire it should be voluntary confidential non-directive and by a trained person Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 2181
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 46)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should consider eliminating waiting periods that are not medically required and expanding services to serve all eligible women promptly Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Mandatory HIVscreening test
Other mandatory STIscreening tests
Prohibition of sex-selective abortion
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
In situations where abortion is restricted for sex selection purposes terminating a pregnancy for this reason is likely to involve an unsafe procedure carrying high risks Any policies orguidelines on the use of technology in obstetric and fetal medicine should take into account the need to ensure womenrsquos access to safe abortion and other services - efforts to manage or limitsex selection should also not hamper or limit access to safe abortion services Preventing gender-biased sex selection an interagency statement p 10 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Preventing Gender-Biased Sex Selection (page 17)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Restrictions oninformation providedto the public
Restrictions onmethods to detect sexof the foetus
Other
Capital Territory (Australia)
Authorization ofhealth professional(s)
Authorization inspecially licensedfacilities only
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
Varies by Jurisdiction
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should refrain from limiting access to means of maintaining sexual and reproductive health including censoring withholding or intentionally misrepresenting health-related informationSafe Abortion Guidelines sect 4227
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman maydecide to terminate her pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by hospital authorities may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquosaccess to health care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Yes
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016 (page 51)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Restrictions on the range of providers or facilities that are authorized to provide abortion reduce the availability of services and their equitable geographic distribution Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4224
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
To provide abortions a medical facility must be approved by the Minister for Health
Additional notes
Judicial authorizationfor minors
Judicial authorizationin cases of rape
Police report requiredin case of rape
Parental consentrequired for minors
Spousal consent
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016Standard operating Procedure Consent and Treatment Children or Young
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsStandard operating Procedure Consent and Treatment Children or YoungAge of Maturity 1974
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by parents may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
The Standard Operating Procedure for ACT Government Health requires informed consent in non-emergency medical treatments The Age of Maturity Act 1974 states that a person becomes anadult at the age of 18 A person can only consent to medical treatment if they are an adult or if they are mature enough to clearly understand the nature of the treatment and itsconsequences Otherwise a parent or legal guardian needs to provide consent on their behalf
Related documents
Additional notes
Standard operating Procedure Consent and Treatment Children or Young (page 2 )Age of Maturity 1974 (page 6)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016Standard operating Procedure Consent and Treatment Children or Young
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by a spouse may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Ultrasound images orlisten to foetalheartbeat required
Compulsorycounselling
Compulsory waitingperiod
Mandatory HIVscreening test
Other mandatory STIscreening tests
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016Standard operating Procedure Consent and Treatment Children or Young
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Regulatory policy and programmatic barriers one example of which is the requirement for mandatory ultrasound prior to abortion that hinder access to and timely provision of safe abortioncare should be removed Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 7 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 19)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016Standard operating Procedure Consent and Treatment Children or Young
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Many women have made a decision to have an abortion before seeking care and this decision should be respected without subjecting a woman to mandatory counselling Provision ofcounselling to women who desire it should be voluntary confidential non-directive and by a trained person Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 2181
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 46)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016Standard operating Procedure Consent and Treatment Children or Young
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should consider eliminating waiting periods that are not medically required and expanding services to serve all eligible women promptly Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016Standard operating Procedure Consent and Treatment Children or Young
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016Standard operating Procedure Consent and Treatment Children or Young
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Prohibition of sex-selective abortion
Restrictions oninformation providedto the public
Restrictions onmethods to detect sexof the foetus
Other
New South Wales (Australia)
Authorization ofhealth professional(s)
Authorization inspecially licensedfacilities only
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016Standard operating Procedure Consent and Treatment Children or Young
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
In situations where abortion is restricted for sex selection purposes terminating a pregnancy for this reason is likely to involve an unsafe procedure carrying high risks Any policies orguidelines on the use of technology in obstetric and fetal medicine should take into account the need to ensure womenrsquos access to safe abortion and other services - efforts to manage or limitsex selection should also not hamper or limit access to safe abortion services Preventing gender-biased sex selection an interagency statement p 10 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Preventing Gender-Biased Sex Selection (page 17)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should refrain from limiting access to means of maintaining sexual and reproductive health including censoring withholding or intentionally misrepresenting health-related informationSafe Abortion Guidelines sect 4227
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman maydecide to terminate her pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
No
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 4)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by hospital authorities may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquosaccess to health care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Authorisation required only after 22 weeks
Additional notes
Yes
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 4)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Restrictions on the range of providers or facilities that are authorized to provide abortion reduce the availability of services and their equitable geographic distribution Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4224
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
After 22 weeks a termination must be performed at a hospital controlled by a statutory health organisation within the meaning of the Health Services Act 1997 or (ii) an approved healthfacility
Additional notes
Judicial authorizationfor minors
Judicial authorizationin cases of rape
Police report requiredin case of rape
Parental consentrequired for minors
Spousal consent
Ultrasound images orlisten to foetalheartbeat required
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by parents may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by a spouse may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Regulatory policy and programmatic barriers one example of which is the requirement for mandatory ultrasound prior to abortion that hinder access to and timely provision of safe abortioncare should be removed Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 7 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 19)
Compulsorycounselling
Compulsory waitingperiod
Mandatory HIVscreening test
Other mandatory STIscreening tests
Prohibition of sex-selective abortion
No
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 6)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Many women have made a decision to have an abortion before seeking care and this decision should be respected without subjecting a woman to mandatory counselling Provision ofcounselling to women who desire it should be voluntary confidential non-directive and by a trained person Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 2181
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 46)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should consider eliminating waiting periods that are not medically required and expanding services to serve all eligible women promptly Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
No
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 6)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
In situations where abortion is restricted for sex selection purposes terminating a pregnancy for this reason is likely to involve an unsafe procedure carrying high risks Any policies orguidelines on the use of technology in obstetric and fetal medicine should take into account the need to ensure womenrsquos access to safe abortion and other services - efforts to manage or limitsex selection should also not hamper or limit access to safe abortion services Preventing gender-biased sex selection an interagency statement p 10 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Preventing Gender-Biased Sex Selection (page 17)
Restrictions oninformation providedto the public
Restrictions onmethods to detect sexof the foetus
Other
Northern Territory (Australia)
Authorization ofhealth professional(s)
Authorization inspecially licensedfacilities only
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNew South Wales Crimes Act 1900Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should refrain from limiting access to means of maintaining sexual and reproductive health including censoring withholding or intentionally misrepresenting health-related informationSafe Abortion Guidelines sect 4227
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman maydecide to terminate her pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Yes
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 7 )
Number and cadre of health-care professional authorizations required1 or 2Suitably qualified medical practitioner
A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is not more than 14 weeks pregnant if the medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate inall the circumstances having regard to (a) all relevant medical circumstances and (b) the womans current and future physical psychological and social circumstances and (c) professionalstandards and guidelines A suitably qualified medical practitioner may perform a termination on a woman who is more than 14 weeks pregnant but not more than 23 weeks pregnant if (a)the medical practitioner has consulted with at least one other suitably qualified medical practitioner who has assessed the woman and
(b) each medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate in all the circumstances having regard to each of the matters mentioned above
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 7)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by hospital authorities may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquosaccess to health care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Restrictions on the range of providers or facilities that are authorized to provide abortion reduce the availability of services and their equitable geographic distribution Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4224
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Judicial authorizationfor minors
Judicial authorizationin cases of rape
Police report requiredin case of rape
Parental consentrequired for minors
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
NOT APPLICABLE
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
NOT APPLICABLE
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
Yes
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 29 )
Can another adult consent in place of a parentYes
Person with parental authority
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 29 )
Age where consent not needed14
The Clinical guidelines assume that adolescents have an evolving capacity to consent As per the guidelines a young woman under the age of 14 years should not be presumed to havecapacity to give consent to medical treatment In the majority of cases a young woman under the age of 14 years would require a parent or person having parental authority to provideconsent to treatment A young woman under the age of 16 years may have capacity to give consent to medical treatment if it can be demonstrated that she meets the criteria of Gillickcompetence A woman over the age of 16 years might be considered to have capacity to give consent to medical treatment id the medical practitioner determines so
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 29)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by parents may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
The Clinical guidelines assume that adolescents have an evolving capacity to consent As per the guidelines a young woman under the age of 14 years should not be presumed to havecapacity to give consent to medical treatment In the majority of cases a young woman under the age of 14 years would require a parent or person having parental authority to provideconsent to treatment A young woman under the age of 16 years may have capacity to give consent to medical treatment if it can be demonstrated that she meets the criteria of Gillickcompetence A woman over the age of 16 years might be considered to have capacity to give consent to medical treatment id the medical practitioner determines so
Additional notes
Spousal consent
Ultrasound images orlisten to foetalheartbeat required
Compulsorycounselling
Compulsory waitingperiod
Mandatory HIVscreening test
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by a spouse may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Regulatory policy and programmatic barriers one example of which is the requirement for mandatory ultrasound prior to abortion that hinder access to and timely provision of safe abortioncare should be removed Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 7 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 19)
No
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 21)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Many women have made a decision to have an abortion before seeking care and this decision should be respected without subjecting a woman to mandatory counselling Provision ofcounselling to women who desire it should be voluntary confidential non-directive and by a trained person Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 2181
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 46)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should consider eliminating waiting periods that are not medically required and expanding services to serve all eligible women promptly Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Other mandatory STIscreening tests
Prohibition of sex-selective abortion
Restrictions oninformation providedto the public
Restrictions onmethods to detect sexof the foetus
Other
Queensland (Australia)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
In situations where abortion is restricted for sex selection purposes terminating a pregnancy for this reason is likely to involve an unsafe procedure carrying high risks Any policies orguidelines on the use of technology in obstetric and fetal medicine should take into account the need to ensure womenrsquos access to safe abortion and other services - efforts to manage or limitsex selection should also not hamper or limit access to safe abortion services Preventing gender-biased sex selection an interagency statement p 10 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Preventing Gender-Biased Sex Selection (page 17)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should refrain from limiting access to means of maintaining sexual and reproductive health including censoring withholding or intentionally misrepresenting health-related informationSafe Abortion Guidelines sect 4227
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman maydecide to terminate her pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Authorization ofhealth professional(s)
Authorization inspecially licensedfacilities only
Judicial authorizationfor minors
Judicial authorizationin cases of rape
Police report requiredin case of rape
Yes
Related documentsQueensland Criminal Code Act 1899 (page 219 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 8 )Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8)
Number and cadre of health-care professional authorizations required2Medical Practitioner
Authorisation by a medical practitioner who has consulted another medical practitioner who agrees with her or him is required for abortions for women who are more than 22 weeks pregnant
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 7 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 8)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by hospital authorities may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquosaccess to health care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Restrictions on the range of providers or facilities that are authorized to provide abortion reduce the availability of services and their equitable geographic distribution Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4224
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
A Gillick competent young person can give consent to medical procedures as would an autonomous adult The term derives from a United Kingdom court decision on the issue of consent byminors Gillick v West Norfolk amp Wisbech Area Health Authority amp Department of Health and Social Security [1986] AC112 A young person is considered Gillick competent when she achieves asufficient understanding and intelligence to enable her to understand fully what medical treatment is proposed Where termination of pregnancy is being sought for a young person deemednot Gillick competent particular consideration must be given to the individual circumstances of each case While a parent or legal guardian generally would have legal authority to consent tomost treatment on behalf of a young person deemed not Gillick competent termination of pregnancy requires a courtrsquos sanction to authorise the treatment as in Queensland a young personrsquosparents are not able to consent to a termination of pregnancy This is a decision that must be made by the Court acting in the best interests of the young person
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 12)
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
Parental consentrequired for minors
Spousal consent
Ultrasound images orlisten to foetalheartbeat required
Compulsorycounselling
Compulsory waitingperiod
A Gillick competent young person can give consent to medical procedures as would an autonomous adult The term derives from a United Kingdom court decision on the issue of consent byminors Gillick v West Norfolk amp Wisbech Area Health Authority amp Department of Health and Social Security [1986] AC112 A young person is considered Gillick competent when she achieves asufficient understanding and intelligence to enable her to understand fully what medical treatment is proposed Where termination of pregnancy is being sought for a young person deemednot Gillick competent particular consideration must be given to the individual circumstances of each case While a parent or legal guardian generally would have legal authority to consent tomost treatment on behalf of a young person deemed not Gillick competent termination of pregnancy requires a courtrsquos sanction to authorise the treatment as in Queensland a young personrsquosparents are not able to consent to a termination of pregnancy This is a decision that must be made by the Court acting in the best interests of the young person The Queensland ClinicalGuidelines for Termination of Pregnancy also details at pages 3 and 13 and additional requirements for consent that are in place for anyone under the age of 14 These include involvingpaediatric services and to assess mandatory reporting requirements
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by parents may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 12)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by a spouse may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Regulatory policy and programmatic barriers one example of which is the requirement for mandatory ultrasound prior to abortion that hinder access to and timely provision of safe abortioncare should be removed Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 7 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 19)
No
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 14)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Many women have made a decision to have an abortion before seeking care and this decision should be respected without subjecting a woman to mandatory counselling Provision ofcounselling to women who desire it should be voluntary confidential non-directive and by a trained person Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 2181
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 46)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should consider eliminating waiting periods that are not medically required and expanding services to serve all eligible women promptly Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
Mandatory HIVscreening test
Other mandatory STIscreening tests
Prohibition of sex-selective abortion
Restrictions oninformation providedto the public
Restrictions onmethods to detect sexof the foetus
Other
South Australia (Australia)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
In situations where abortion is restricted for sex selection purposes terminating a pregnancy for this reason is likely to involve an unsafe procedure carrying high risks Any policies orguidelines on the use of technology in obstetric and fetal medicine should take into account the need to ensure womenrsquos access to safe abortion and other services - efforts to manage or limitsex selection should also not hamper or limit access to safe abortion services Preventing gender-biased sex selection an interagency statement p 10 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Preventing Gender-Biased Sex Selection (page 17)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should refrain from limiting access to means of maintaining sexual and reproductive health including censoring withholding or intentionally misrepresenting health-related informationSafe Abortion Guidelines sect 4227
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman maydecide to terminate her pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
After 22 weeks the medical practitioner in considering whether a termination should be performed on a woman must considermdash (a) all relevant medical circumstances and (b) the womanrsquoscurrent and future physical psychological and social circumstances and (c) the professional standards and guidelines that apply to the medical practitioner in relation to the performance ofthe termination
Related documentsQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 8)
Authorization ofhealth professional(s)
Authorization inspecially licensedfacilities only
Judicial authorizationfor minors
Judicial authorizationin cases of rape
Police report requiredin case of rape
No
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by hospital authorities may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquosaccess to health care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Authorizations are not required before 22 weeks and 6 days After 22 weeks and 6 days two authorizations are required when practitioner considers it is necessary to perform the terminationto save the womanrsquos life or the life of another unborn child However a termination of pregnancy may be performed in emergency cases without prior authorization of a second provider
Related documents
Additional notes
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
No
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Restrictions on the range of providers or facilities that are authorized to provide abortion reduce the availability of services and their equitable geographic distribution Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4224
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
After 22 weeks and 6 days a termination must be performed at a prescribed hospital
Additional notes
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
NOT APPLICABLE
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
NOT APPLICABLE
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
Parental consentrequired for minors
Spousal consent
Ultrasound images orlisten to foetalheartbeat required
Compulsorycounselling
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by parents may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by a spouse may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Regulatory policy and programmatic barriers one example of which is the requirement for mandatory ultrasound prior to abortion that hinder access to and timely provision of safe abortioncare should be removed Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 7 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 19)
No
Related documentsSouth Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of Pregnancy (page 9)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Many women have made a decision to have an abortion before seeking care and this decision should be respected without subjecting a woman to mandatory counselling Provision ofcounselling to women who desire it should be voluntary confidential non-directive and by a trained person Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 2181
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 46)
Before performing a termination on a person a registered health practitioner must provide all necessary information to the person about access to counselling including publicly-fundedcounselling
Related documents
Additional notes
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Compulsory waitingperiod
Mandatory HIVscreening test
Other mandatory STIscreening tests
Prohibition of sex-selective abortion
Restrictions oninformation providedto the public
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should consider eliminating waiting periods that are not medically required and expanding services to serve all eligible women promptly Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Yes
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
In situations where abortion is restricted for sex selection purposes terminating a pregnancy for this reason is likely to involve an unsafe procedure carrying high risks Any policies orguidelines on the use of technology in obstetric and fetal medicine should take into account the need to ensure womenrsquos access to safe abortion and other services - efforts to manage or limitsex selection should also not hamper or limit access to safe abortion services Preventing gender-biased sex selection an interagency statement p 10 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Preventing Gender-Biased Sex Selection (page 17)
This prohibition does not apply to the performance of a termination if the registered health practitioner is satisfied that there is a substantial risk that the person born after the pregnancy (butfor the termination) would suffer a sex-linked medical condition that would result in serious disability to that person
Additional notes
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should refrain from limiting access to means of maintaining sexual and reproductive health including censoring withholding or intentionally misrepresenting health-related informationSafe Abortion Guidelines sect 4227
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
Restrictions onmethods to detect sexof the foetus
Other
Tasmania (Australia)
Authorization ofhealth professional(s)
Authorization inspecially licensedfacilities only
Judicial authorizationfor minors
Judicial authorizationin cases of rape
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman maydecide to terminate her pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Yes
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 3)
Number and cadre of health-care professional authorizations required2 (Required after 16 weeks only)Doctor (Specialty Not Specified)Specialist Doctor Including OBGYN
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 3)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by hospital authorities may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquosaccess to health care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Restrictions on the range of providers or facilities that are authorized to provide abortion reduce the availability of services and their equitable geographic distribution Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4224
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
NOT APPLICABLE
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
Police report requiredin case of rape
Parental consentrequired for minors
Spousal consent
Ultrasound images orlisten to foetalheartbeat required
Compulsorycounselling
NOT APPLICABLE
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
No
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 3)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by parents may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
The Reproductive Health (Access to Terminations) Act 2013 does not put any age requirement on a woman regarding consent to access abortions The legislation defines a woman as afemale person of any age It makes no mention of the need for parental or judicial consent
Additional notes
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by a spouse may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Regulatory policy and programmatic barriers one example of which is the requirement for mandatory ultrasound prior to abortion that hinder access to and timely provision of safe abortioncare should be removed Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 7 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 19)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Many women have made a decision to have an abortion before seeking care and this decision should be respected without subjecting a woman to mandatory counselling Provision ofcounselling to women who desire it should be voluntary confidential non-directive and by a trained person Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 2181
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 46)
Compulsory waitingperiod
Mandatory HIVscreening test
Other mandatory STIscreening tests
Prohibition of sex-selective abortion
Restrictions oninformation providedto the public
Restrictions onmethods to detect sexof the foetus
Other
Victoria (Australia)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should consider eliminating waiting periods that are not medically required and expanding services to serve all eligible women promptly Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
In situations where abortion is restricted for sex selection purposes terminating a pregnancy for this reason is likely to involve an unsafe procedure carrying high risks Any policies orguidelines on the use of technology in obstetric and fetal medicine should take into account the need to ensure womenrsquos access to safe abortion and other services - efforts to manage or limitsex selection should also not hamper or limit access to safe abortion services Preventing gender-biased sex selection an interagency statement p 10 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Preventing Gender-Biased Sex Selection (page 17)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should refrain from limiting access to means of maintaining sexual and reproductive health including censoring withholding or intentionally misrepresenting health-related informationSafe Abortion Guidelines sect 4227
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman maydecide to terminate her pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Authorization ofhealth professional(s)
Authorization inspecially licensedfacilities only
Judicial authorizationfor minors
Judicial authorizationin cases of rape
Yes
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 5)
Number and cadre of health-care professional authorizations required2Registered medical practitioner (meaning a person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law to practise in the medical profession)
A registered medical practitioner may perform an
abortion on a woman who is more than 24 weeks
pregnant only if the medical practitioner has consulted at least one other registered
medical practitioner who also reasonably
believes that the abortion is appropriate in all
the circumstances
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 5)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by hospital authorities may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquosaccess to health care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
A registered medical practitioner may perform an
abortion on a woman who is more than 24 weeks
pregnant only if the medical practitioner has consulted at least one other registered
medical practitioner who also reasonably
believes that the abortion is appropriate in all
the circumstances
Additional notes
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Restrictions on the range of providers or facilities that are authorized to provide abortion reduce the availability of services and their equitable geographic distribution Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4224
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
NOT APPLICABLE
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
Police report requiredin case of rape
Parental consentrequired for minors
Spousal consent
Ultrasound images orlisten to foetalheartbeat required
Compulsorycounselling
NOT APPLICABLE
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
No
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 3)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by parents may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by a spouse may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Regulatory policy and programmatic barriers one example of which is the requirement for mandatory ultrasound prior to abortion that hinder access to and timely provision of safe abortioncare should be removed Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 7 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 19)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Many women have made a decision to have an abortion before seeking care and this decision should be respected without subjecting a woman to mandatory counselling Provision ofcounselling to women who desire it should be voluntary confidential non-directive and by a trained person Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 2181
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 46)
Compulsory waitingperiod
Mandatory HIVscreening test
Other mandatory STIscreening tests
Prohibition of sex-selective abortion
Restrictions oninformation providedto the public
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should consider eliminating waiting periods that are not medically required and expanding services to serve all eligible women promptly Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
In situations where abortion is restricted for sex selection purposes terminating a pregnancy for this reason is likely to involve an unsafe procedure carrying high risks Any policies orguidelines on the use of technology in obstetric and fetal medicine should take into account the need to ensure womenrsquos access to safe abortion and other services - efforts to manage or limitsex selection should also not hamper or limit access to safe abortion services Preventing gender-biased sex selection an interagency statement p 10 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Preventing Gender-Biased Sex Selection (page 17)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should refrain from limiting access to means of maintaining sexual and reproductive health including censoring withholding or intentionally misrepresenting health-related informationSafe Abortion Guidelines sect 4227
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
Restrictions onmethods to detect sexof the foetus
Other
Western Australia (Australia)
Authorization ofhealth professional(s)
Authorization inspecially licensedfacilities only
Judicial authorizationfor minors
Judicial authorizationin cases of rape
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman maydecide to terminate her pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
Yes
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998 (page 3 )Western Australia Health Act 1911 (page 237)
Number and cadre of health-care professional authorizations required2 (for pregnancies of more than 20 weeks gestation)Two medical practitioners who are members of a panel of at least Six medical practitioners appointed by the Minister
Western Australia Health Act 1911 (page 235 )Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 8)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by hospital authorities may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquosaccess to health care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Yes
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998 (page 3 )Western Australia Health Act 1911 (page 236)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Restrictions on the range of providers or facilities that are authorized to provide abortion reduce the availability of services and their equitable geographic distribution Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 4224
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
Police report requiredin case of rape
Parental consentrequired for minors
Spousal consent
Ultrasound images orlisten to foetalheartbeat required
Compulsorycounselling
Not applicable
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Laws policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a ldquochilling effectrdquo (suppression of actions because of fearof reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe legal services Examples of barriers include requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospitalcommittee court or police parent or guardian or a womanrsquos partner or spouse Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 422
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 104)
No
Related documentsWestern Australia Health Act 1911 (page 237 )Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 33)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by parents may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Third-party authorization should not be required for women to obtain abortion services The requirement for authorization by a spouse may violate the right to privacy and womenrsquos access tohealth care on the basis of equality of men and women Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4222
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 105)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Regulatory policy and programmatic barriers one example of which is the requirement for mandatory ultrasound prior to abortion that hinder access to and timely provision of safe abortioncare should be removed Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 7 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 19)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsWestern Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Many women have made a decision to have an abortion before seeking care and this decision should be respected without subjecting a woman to mandatory counselling Provision ofcounselling to women who desire it should be voluntary confidential non-directive and by a trained person Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 2181
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 46)
Compulsory waitingperiod
Mandatory HIVscreening test
Other mandatory STIscreening tests
Prohibition of sex-selective abortion
Restrictions oninformation providedto the public
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should consider eliminating waiting periods that are not medically required and expanding services to serve all eligible women promptly Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Requirements for HIV and other tests that are not clinically indicated are potential service-delivery barriers Safe Abortion Guidelines p 88
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 88)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsWestern Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
In situations where abortion is restricted for sex selection purposes terminating a pregnancy for this reason is likely to involve an unsafe procedure carrying high risks Any policies orguidelines on the use of technology in obstetric and fetal medicine should take into account the need to ensure womenrsquos access to safe abortion and other services - efforts to manage or limitsex selection should also not hamper or limit access to safe abortion services Preventing gender-biased sex selection an interagency statement p 10 - Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Preventing Gender-Biased Sex Selection (page 17)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
States should refrain from limiting access to means of maintaining sexual and reproductive health including censoring withholding or intentionally misrepresenting health-related informationSafe Abortion Guidelines sect 4227
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 107)
Clinical and Service-delivery Aspects of Abortion Care
Restrictions onmethods to detect sexof the foetus
Other
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman maydecide to terminate her pregnancy Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4214
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 103)
In the case of a dependent minor the Health Act requires that a custodial parent has been informed that the performance of an abortion is being considered and has been given theopportunity to participate in a counselling process and in consultations between the woman and her medical practitioner as to whether the abortion is to be performed
Related documentsWestern Australia Health Act 1911 (page 237 )Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 33 )
The role of the parent can be performed by a guardian A woman is a dependent minor if she has not reached the age of 16 years and is being supported by a custodial parent or parents
The source Termination of pregnancy Information and legal obligations for medical practitioners states [t]he legislation does not define what is meant by supported However it would bereasonable to interpret it as referring primarily to financial support Therefore a child living away from home who was not financially dependent on the parents would not be a dependentminor Additional evidence may be required in these cases such as Social Security details In these cases the young woman is considered in the same way any woman over 16 years of age
The source further specifies that a woman who is a dependent minor may apply to the Childrenrsquos Court for an order that a person specified in the application being a custodial parent of thewoman should not be given the information and opportunity referred to in subsection and the court may on being satisfied that the application should be granted make an order in thoseterms
Additional notes
Australia
National guidelinesfor induced abortion
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
In addition to the New South Wales official guidelines for professionals on the framework for termination of pregnancy there are national professional guidelines to medical health professionalson providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
Methods allowedVacuum aspiration
Dilatation and evacuation
Combination mifepristone-misoprostol
Misoprostol only
Other (where provided)enspenspenspenspensp
In addition to the New South Wales official guidelines for professionals on the framework for termination of pregnancy there are national professional guidelines to medical health professionalson providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
In addition to the New South Wales official guidelines for professionals on the framework for termination of pregnancy there are national professional guidelines to medical health professionalson providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
In addition to the New South Wales official guidelines for professionals on the framework for termination of pregnancy there are national professional guidelines to medical health professionalson providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
In addition to the New South Wales official guidelines for professionals on the framework for termination of pregnancy there are national professional guidelines to medical health professionalson providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Vacuum aspiration is the recommended technique of surgical abortion for pregnancies of up to 12 to 14 weeks of gestation The procedure should not be routinely completed by dilatation andsharp curettage (DampC) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 1- Recommendation
Source document
Dilatation and evacuation (DampE) and medical methods (mifepristone and misoprostol misoprostol alone) are both recommended methods for abortion for gestations over 12 to 14 weeks SafeAbortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 3- Recommendation
Source document
The recommended method for medical abortion is mifepristone followed by misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
Where mifepristone is not available the recommended method for medical abortion is misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 14)
Country recognizedapproval(mifepristone mife-misoprostol)
Country recognizedapproval(misoprostol)
Yes
Related documentsAustralia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Pharmacy selling or distribution
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
Chemistspharmacists can help women avoid unintended pregnancy through provision of accurate contraceptive information pregnancy tests contraceptive methods and referral to safeabortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 3311
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
Where can abortionservices be provided
Varies by Jurisdiction
Primary health-care centresVaries by jurisdiction
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesVaries by jurisdiction
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesVaries by jurisdiction
Private health-care centres or clinicsVaries by jurisdiction
NGO health-care centres or clinicsVaries by jurisdiction
Other (if applicable)enspenspenspenspensp
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1 )
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1 )
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1 )
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1 )
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1 )
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion services should be available at primary-care level with referral systems in place for all required higher-level care Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 6-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
National guidelinesfor post-abortion care
Where can postabortion care servicesbe provided
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
In addition to the New South Wales official guidelines for professionals on the framework for termination of pregnancy there are national professional guidelines to medical health professionalson providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
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Additional notes
Primary health-care centresVaries by jurisdiction
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesVaries by jurisdiction
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesVaries by jurisdiction
Private health-care centres or clinicsVaries by jurisdiction
NGO health-care centres or clinicsVaries by jurisdiction
Other (if applicable)enspenspenspenspensp
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The facilities and skills required to manage most abortion complications are similar to those needed to care for women who have had a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 57)
Contraceptionincluded in post-abortion care
Insurance to offsetend user costs
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
All women should receive contraceptive information and be offered counselling for and methods of post-abortion contraception including emergency contraception before leaving the health-care facility Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 23
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 62)
In addition to the New South Wales official guidelines for professionals on the framework for termination of pregnancy there are national professional guidelines to medical health professionalson providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
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Additional notes
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
Varies by Jurisdiction
Other (if applicable)enspenspenspenspensp
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Financing of abortion services should take into account costs to the health system while ensuring that services are affordable and readily available to all women who need them Safe AbortionGuidelines Executive Summary Box 6 - Recommendation Abortion services should be mandated for coverage under insurance plans women should never be denied or delayed because ofthe inability to pay Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 362
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Who can provideabortion services
Varies by Jurisdiction
NurseVaries by jurisdiction
Midwifenurse-midwifeVaries by jurisdiction
Doctor (specialty not specified)Varies by jurisdiction
Specialist doctor including OBGYNVaries by jurisdiction
Other (if applicable)enspenspenspenspensp
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Subject to gestational age and method abortion care can be safely provided by any properly trained health-care provider including specialist doctors non-specialist doctors associate andadvanced associate clinicians midwives and nurses Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care p 33- Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care and Post-Abortion Contraception (page 33)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Extra facilityproviderrequirements fordelivery of abortionservices
Capital Territory (Australia)
National guidelinesfor induced abortion
Referral linkages to a higher-level facilityVaries by jurisdiction
Availability of a specialist doctor including OBGYNVaries by jurisdiction
Minimum number of bedsVaries by jurisdiction
Other (if applicable)enspenspenspenspensp
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by Jurisdiction
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion facilities within both the public and private sectors should be available at all levels of the health system with appropriate referral mechanisms between facilities Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 331
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
Methods allowedVacuum aspiration
Dilatation and evacuation
Combination mifepristone-misoprostol
Misoprostol only
Other (where provided)
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Vacuum aspiration is the recommended technique of surgical abortion for pregnancies of up to 12 to 14 weeks of gestation The procedure should not be routinely completed by dilatation andsharp curettage (DampC) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 1- Recommendation
Source document
Dilatation and evacuation (DampE) and medical methods (mifepristone and misoprostol misoprostol alone) are both recommended methods for abortion for gestations over 12 to 14 weeks SafeAbortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 3- Recommendation
Source document
The recommended method for medical abortion is mifepristone followed by misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
Where mifepristone is not available the recommended method for medical abortion is misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 14)
Country recognizedapproval(mifepristone mife-misoprostol)
Country recognizedapproval(misoprostol)
Where can abortionservices be provided
Yes
Related documentsOfficial Approval of MifepristoneMisoprostol Combination in Australia 2012 (page 1)
Pharmacy selling or distribution
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
Chemistspharmacists can help women avoid unintended pregnancy through provision of accurate contraceptive information pregnancy tests contraceptive methods and referral to safeabortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 3311
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016 (page 51 01-AUSTRALIA-CAPITAL-TERRITORY-HEALTH-ACT-2015PDFPAGE=51 11-Australia-Capital-Territory-Health-Improving-Abortion-Access-Amendment-Act-2018pdf)
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
To provide surgical abortions a medical facility must be approved by the Minister for Health The legislation gives no indication as to the requirements on facility type
Capital Territory Health Act 2016Capital Territory Health Act 2016 (page 6 )
To provide surgical abortions a medical facility must be approved by the Minister for Health The legislation gives no indication as to the requirements on facility type
Capital Territory Health Act 2016Capital Territory Health Act 2016 (page 6 )
To provide surgical abortions a medical facility must be approved by the Minister for Health The legislation gives no indication as to the requirements on facility type
Capital Territory Health Act 2016Capital Territory Health Act 2016 (page 6 )
To provide surgical abortions a medical facility must be approved by the Minister for Health The legislation gives no indication as to the requirements on facility type
Capital Territory Health Act 2016Capital Territory Health Act 2016 (page 6 )
To provide surgical abortions a medical facility must be approved by the Minister for Health The legislation gives no indication as to the requirements on facility type
Capital Territory Health Act 2016Capital Territory Health Act 2016 (page 6 )
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion services should be available at primary-care level with referral systems in place for all required higher-level care Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 6-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
To provide surgical abortions a medical facility must be approved by the Minister for Health The legislation gives no indication as to the requirements on facility type
Additional notes
National guidelinesfor post-abortion care
Where can postabortion care servicesbe provided
Contraceptionincluded in post-abortion care
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The facilities and skills required to manage most abortion complications are similar to those needed to care for women who have had a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 57)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
All women should receive contraceptive information and be offered counselling for and methods of post-abortion contraception including emergency contraception before leaving the health-care facility Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 23
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 62)
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
Insurance to offsetend user costs
Who can provideabortion services
Extra facilityproviderrequirements fordelivery of abortionservices
New South Wales (Australia)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Financing of abortion services should take into account costs to the health system while ensuring that services are affordable and readily available to all women who need them Safe AbortionGuidelines Executive Summary Box 6 - Recommendation Abortion services should be mandated for coverage under insurance plans women should never be denied or delayed because ofthe inability to pay Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 362
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
Related documentsHealth Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018 (page 5)
NurseNo
Midwifenurse-midwifeNo
Doctor (specialty not specified)Yes
Specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Other (if applicable)Pharmacists may supply an abortifacient in accordance with a prescription
Health Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018 (page 5)
Health Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018 (page 5)
Health Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018 (page 5)
Health Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018
Health Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018 (page 5 )
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Subject to gestational age and method abortion care can be safely provided by any properly trained health-care provider including specialist doctors non-specialist doctors associate andadvanced associate clinicians midwives and nurses Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care p 33- Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care and Post-Abortion Contraception (page 33)
Referral linkages to a higher-level facilityNot specified
Availability of a specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Minimum number of bedsNot specified
Other (if applicable)Ministerial approval must be obtained for facilities providing abortion services
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Capital Territory Health Act 2016
Capital Territory Health Act 2016 (page 52)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion facilities within both the public and private sectors should be available at all levels of the health system with appropriate referral mechanisms between facilities Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 331
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
National guidelinesfor induced abortion
Methods allowed
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
According to the new Reproductive Health Reform Bill revised guidelines may be developed subsequent to the enacting of the Bill by the Ministry of Health In addition to these there arenational professional guidelines to medical health professionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and NewZealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professionalguidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
Vacuum aspiration
Dilatation and evacuation
Combination mifepristone-misoprostol
Misoprostol only
Other (where provided)
According to the new Reproductive Health Reform Bill revised guidelines may be developed subsequent to the enacting of the Bill by the Ministry of Health In addition to these there arenational professional guidelines to medical health professionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and NewZealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professionalguidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
According to the new Reproductive Health Reform Bill revised guidelines may be developed subsequent to the enacting of the Bill by the Ministry of Health In addition to these there arenational professional guidelines to medical health professionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and NewZealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professionalguidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
According to the new Reproductive Health Reform Bill revised guidelines may be developed subsequent to the enacting of the Bill by the Ministry of Health In addition to these there arenational professional guidelines to medical health professionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and NewZealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professionalguidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
According to the new Reproductive Health Reform Bill revised guidelines may be developed subsequent to the enacting of the Bill by the Ministry of Health In addition to these there arenational professional guidelines to medical health professionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and NewZealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professionalguidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Vacuum aspiration is the recommended technique of surgical abortion for pregnancies of up to 12 to 14 weeks of gestation The procedure should not be routinely completed by dilatation andsharp curettage (DampC) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 1- Recommendation
Source document
Dilatation and evacuation (DampE) and medical methods (mifepristone and misoprostol misoprostol alone) are both recommended methods for abortion for gestations over 12 to 14 weeks SafeAbortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 3- Recommendation
Source document
The recommended method for medical abortion is mifepristone followed by misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
Where mifepristone is not available the recommended method for medical abortion is misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 14)
Country recognizedapproval(mifepristone mife-misoprostol)
Country recognizedapproval(misoprostol)
Where can abortionservices be provided
Yes
Related documentsTherapeutic Goods Administration Approval of MifepristoneMisoprostol Combination (2012) (page 1)
Pharmacy selling or distribution
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
Chemistspharmacists can help women avoid unintended pregnancy through provision of accurate contraceptive information pregnancy tests contraceptive methods and referral to safeabortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 3311
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 4)
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesYes
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
After 22 weeks a termination must be performed at a hospital controlled by a statutory health organisation within the meaning of the Health Services Act 1997 or (ii) an approved healthfacility
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 4)
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion services should be available at primary-care level with referral systems in place for all required higher-level care Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 6-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
After 22 weeks a termination must be performed at a hospital controlled by a statutory health organisation within the meaning of the Health Services Act 1997 or (ii) an approved healthfacility
Additional notes
National guidelinesfor post-abortion care
Where can postabortion care servicesbe provided
Contraceptionincluded in post-abortion care
Insurance to offsetend user costs
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
According to the new Reproductive Health Reform Bill revised guidelines may be developed subsequent to the enacting of the Bill by the Ministry of Health In addition to these there arenational professional guidelines to medical health professionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and NewZealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professionalguidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The facilities and skills required to manage most abortion complications are similar to those needed to care for women who have had a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 57)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
All women should receive contraceptive information and be offered counselling for and methods of post-abortion contraception including emergency contraception before leaving the health-care facility Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 23
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 62)
According to the new Reproductive Health Reform Bill revised guidelines may be developed subsequent to the enacting of the Bill by the Ministry of Health In addition to these there arenational professional guidelines to medical health professionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and NewZealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professionalguidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Financing of abortion services should take into account costs to the health system while ensuring that services are affordable and readily available to all women who need them Safe AbortionGuidelines Executive Summary Box 6 - Recommendation Abortion services should be mandated for coverage under insurance plans women should never be denied or delayed because ofthe inability to pay Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 362
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
Who can provideabortion services
Extra facilityproviderrequirements fordelivery of abortionservices
Northern Territory (Australia)
National guidelinesfor induced abortion
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 5)
NurseNot specified
Midwifenurse-midwifeNot specified
Doctor (specialty not specified)Not specified
Specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Other (if applicable)Medical practitioner (prior to 22 weeks) Specialist medical practitioner (after 22 weeks)
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 5)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Subject to gestational age and method abortion care can be safely provided by any properly trained health-care provider including specialist doctors non-specialist doctors associate andadvanced associate clinicians midwives and nurses Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care p 33- Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care and Post-Abortion Contraception (page 33)
Referral linkages to a higher-level facilityNot specified
Availability of a specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Minimum number of bedsNot specified
Other (if applicable)After 22 weeks a termination must be performed at a hospital controlled by a statutory health organisation within the meaning of the Health Services Act 1997 or (ii) an approved healthfacility
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 4)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion facilities within both the public and private sectors should be available at all levels of the health system with appropriate referral mechanisms between facilities Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 331
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
Yes guidelines issued by the government
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 1)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
Methods allowed
Country recognizedapproval(mifepristone mife-misoprostol)
Vacuum aspirationNot specified
Dilatation and evacuationNot specified
Combination mifepristone-misoprostolYes (9 WEEKS)
Misoprostol onlyNot specified
Other (where provided)Surgical termination (14 WEEKS)
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 20)
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 20)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Vacuum aspiration is the recommended technique of surgical abortion for pregnancies of up to 12 to 14 weeks of gestation The procedure should not be routinely completed by dilatation andsharp curettage (DampC) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 1- Recommendation
Source document
Dilatation and evacuation (DampE) and medical methods (mifepristone and misoprostol misoprostol alone) are both recommended methods for abortion for gestations over 12 to 14 weeks SafeAbortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 3- Recommendation
Source document
The recommended method for medical abortion is mifepristone followed by misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
Where mifepristone is not available the recommended method for medical abortion is misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 14)
Yes
Related documentsNorthern Territory Hospital Formulary (page 48 )Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol Registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Pharmacy selling or distributionNo
Mifepristone is restricted to Obstetrics amp Gynaecology specialists for the medical termination of pregnancy beyond the first trimester up to 22 completed weeks gestation and beyond 22weeks for foetal death in utero only Prescribers and dispensing pharmacists must be registered and certified with MS Health via httpswwwms2stepcomau
Northern Territory Hospital Formulary (page 48)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
Chemistspharmacists can help women avoid unintended pregnancy through provision of accurate contraceptive information pregnancy tests contraceptive methods and referral to safeabortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 3311
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
Related documentsNorthern Territory Hospital Formulary (page 48)
Country recognizedapproval(misoprostol)
Where can abortionservices be provided
National guidelinesfor post-abortion care
Yes indications not specified
Related documentsNorthern Territory Hospital Formulary (page 48)
Misoprostol allowed to be sold or distributed by pharmacies or drug stores
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Northern Territory Hospital Formulary
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 48 )
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
Other (if applicable)Hospitals
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 48)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion services should be available at primary-care level with referral systems in place for all required higher-level care Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 6-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
Yes guidelines issued by the government
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 1)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
Where can postabortion care servicesbe provided
Contraceptionincluded in post-abortion care
Insurance to offsetend user costs
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The facilities and skills required to manage most abortion complications are similar to those needed to care for women who have had a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 57)
Yes
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 20)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
All women should receive contraceptive information and be offered counselling for and methods of post-abortion contraception including emergency contraception before leaving the health-care facility Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 23
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 62)
Yes
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Policy 2019 (page 3)
Induced abortion for all womenYes
Abortion complicationsYes
Private health coverageNot specified
The Department of Health continues to fund NT Health Services for the provision of termination of pregnancy services to public patients A womanrsquos capacity to pay Medicare or PBS chargesmust not be a barrier to access The Department of Health has made changes to the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) guidelines to support access to early medical terminations ofpregnancy When a woman requires an early medical termination of pregnancy and does not have access to safe accommodation within two hours driving time of a hospital emergency serviceshe will be eligible for financial assistance through PATS Assistance provided will include transport and accommodation costs and automatic eligibility for an escort The woman will be coveredunder the PATS program until she is discharged by a suitably qualified medical practitioner Any further follow up appointments required for this procedure will also be covered by PATS OtherPATS eligibility criteria continue to apply
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Policy 2019 (page 3)
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Policy 2019 (page 3)
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Policy 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Financing of abortion services should take into account costs to the health system while ensuring that services are affordable and readily available to all women who need them Safe AbortionGuidelines Executive Summary Box 6 - Recommendation Abortion services should be mandated for coverage under insurance plans women should never be denied or delayed because ofthe inability to pay Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 362
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
Who can provideabortion services
Extra facilityproviderrequirements fordelivery of abortionservices
Queensland (Australia)
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 48 )
NurseNot specified
Midwifenurse-midwifeNot specified
Doctor (specialty not specified)Not specified
Specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Other (if applicable)Medical practitioner Health professional under supervision
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
A suitably qualified medical practitioner may direct an authorised ATSI health practitioner authorised midwife authorised nurse or authorised pharmacist to assist in the performance of atermination on a woman who is not more than 14 weeks pregnant if the medical practitioner considers the termination is appropriate
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 4 )
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Subject to gestational age and method abortion care can be safely provided by any properly trained health-care provider including specialist doctors non-specialist doctors associate andadvanced associate clinicians midwives and nurses Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care p 33- Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care and Post-Abortion Contraception (page 33)
Referral linkages to a higher-level facilityNot specified
Availability of a specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Minimum number of bedsNot specified
Other (if applicable)Early medical termination can be provided by a suitably qualified medical practitioner who has appropriate areas for privacy and confidentiality (not applicable to Telehealth Services) certainprotocols in place suitable qualified personnel links to support services access to local pathology services available for the hours the service is provided access to a pharmacist prepared tostock and supply MS-2Step To provide surgical Termination of Pregnancy up to 14 weeksrsquo providers must have a range of health care facilities and support services including on site operatingroom(s) andor day surgery suite facilities appropriate areas for counselling that ensure the womanrsquos privacy and confidentiality emergency resuscitation equipment available as peraccreditation requirements access to ultrasound services for pregnancies greater than 12 weeks gestation emergency transfusion supplies on site and have appropriate protocols in placeMore details are provided in the guidelines
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 48)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion facilities within both the public and private sectors should be available at all levels of the health system with appropriate referral mechanisms between facilities Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 331
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
National guidelinesfor induced abortion
Yes guidelines issued by the government
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 1)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
In addition to the Queensland Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guideline Termination of Pregnancy (document 2) there are national professional guidelines to medical health professionals onproviding termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Theyinclude references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
Methods allowedVacuum aspirationNot specified
Dilatation and evacuationNot specified
Combination mifepristone-misoprostolYes
Misoprostol onlyYes (Gestations less than or equal to 63 DAYS In the case of outpatients - 9 WEEKS)
Other (where provided)Surgical curettage (16 WEEKS)
In addition to the Queensland Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guideline Termination of Pregnancy there are national professional guidelines to medical health professionals on providingtermination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They includereferences to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy
In addition to the Queensland Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guideline Termination of Pregnancy there are national professional guidelines to medical health professionals on providingtermination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They includereferences to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy
In addition to the Queensland Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guideline Termination of Pregnancy there are national professional guidelines to medical health professionals on providingtermination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They includereferences to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 18)
In addition to the Queensland Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (document 2) there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 17)
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 21)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Vacuum aspiration is the recommended technique of surgical abortion for pregnancies of up to 12 to 14 weeks of gestation The procedure should not be routinely completed by dilatation andsharp curettage (DampC) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 1- Recommendation
Source document
Dilatation and evacuation (DampE) and medical methods (mifepristone and misoprostol misoprostol alone) are both recommended methods for abortion for gestations over 12 to 14 weeks SafeAbortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 3- Recommendation
Source document
The recommended method for medical abortion is mifepristone followed by misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
Where mifepristone is not available the recommended method for medical abortion is misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 14)
Country recognizedapproval(mifepristone mife-misoprostol)
Country recognizedapproval(misoprostol)
Yes
Related documentsTherapeutic Goods Authority approval of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination 2012 (page 1)
Pharmacy selling or distribution
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Therapeutic Goods Authority approval of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination 2012
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
Chemistspharmacists can help women avoid unintended pregnancy through provision of accurate contraceptive information pregnancy tests contraceptive methods and referral to safeabortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 3311
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
Yes for gynaecological indications
Related documentsQueensland List of Approved Medicines 2015 (page 126)
Misoprostol allowed to be sold or distributed by pharmacies or drug stores
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Queensland List of Approved Medicines 2015
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
Where can abortionservices be provided
National guidelinesfor post-abortion care
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018National Maternity Services Capability Framework
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018National Maternity Services Capability Framework
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018National Maternity Services Capability Framework
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018National Maternity Services Capability Framework
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018National Maternity Services Capability Framework
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018National Maternity Services Capability Framework
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion services should be available at primary-care level with referral systems in place for all required higher-level care Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 6-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
Yes guidelines issued by the government
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 1)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
In addition to the Queensland Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guideline Termination of Pregnancy there are national professional guidelines to medical health professionals on providingtermination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They includereferences to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
Where can postabortion care servicesbe provided
Contraceptionincluded in post-abortion care
Insurance to offsetend user costs
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The facilities and skills required to manage most abortion complications are similar to those needed to care for women who have had a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 57)
Yes
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 24)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
All women should receive contraceptive information and be offered counselling for and methods of post-abortion contraception including emergency contraception before leaving the health-care facility Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 23
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 62)
In addition to the Queensland Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guideline Termination of Pregnancy there are national professional guidelines to medical health professionals on providingtermination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They includereferences to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Financing of abortion services should take into account costs to the health system while ensuring that services are affordable and readily available to all women who need them Safe AbortionGuidelines Executive Summary Box 6 - Recommendation Abortion services should be mandated for coverage under insurance plans women should never be denied or delayed because ofthe inability to pay Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 362
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
Who can provideabortion services
Extra facilityproviderrequirements fordelivery of abortionservices
South Australia (Australia)
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 9)
NurseYes
Midwifenurse-midwifeYes
Doctor (specialty not specified)Not specified
Specialist doctor including OBGYNYes
Other (if applicable)Pharmacist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners Other registered health practitioner prescribed by regulation
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 9)
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 9)
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
Queensland Health approves the use of MS-2 Step for specialist obstetric and gynaecology staff who are registered with the MS-2 Step Prescribing Program for use in the termination of anintra-uterine pregnancy as per the Queensland Maternity and Neonatal Clinical Guideline for termination of pregnancy
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 20)
According to the Queensland Clinical Guidelines these health professionals can assist in the performance of a termination includes dispensing supplying or administering a termination drug onthe medical practitionerrsquos instruction
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 9)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Subject to gestational age and method abortion care can be safely provided by any properly trained health-care provider including specialist doctors non-specialist doctors associate andadvanced associate clinicians midwives and nurses Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care p 33- Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care and Post-Abortion Contraception (page 33)
Referral linkages to a higher-level facilityYes
Availability of a specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Minimum number of bedsNot specified
Other (if applicable)
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 11)
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018National Maternity Services Capability Framework
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of PregnancyQueensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018National Maternity Services Capability Framework
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion facilities within both the public and private sectors should be available at all levels of the health system with appropriate referral mechanisms between facilities Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 331
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
National guidelinesfor induced abortion
Yes guidelines issued by the government
Related documentsSouth Australia First trimester medical and surgical termination of pregnancy (page 1 )South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of Pregnancy (page 1 )
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
In addition to the South Australia Department of Health issued guidelines for professionals on delivery of abortion services there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
Methods allowedVacuum aspirationYes (12 WEEKS)
Dilatation and evacuationNot specified
Combination mifepristone-misoprostolYes (63 DAYS)
Misoprostol onlyYes (49 DAYS)
Other (where provided)
In addition to the South Australia Department of Health issued guidelines for professionals on delivery of abortion services there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
South Australia First trimester medical and surgical termination of pregnancy (page 7)httpsabortion-policiessrhrorgdocumentscountries
In addition to the South Australia Department of Health issued guidelines for professionals on delivery of abortion services there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
South Australia First trimester medical and surgical termination of pregnancySouth Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of Pregnancy
In addition to the South Australia Department of Health issued guidelines for professionals on delivery of abortion services there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
South Australia First trimester medical and surgical termination of pregnancy (page 1pdf)
In addition to the South Australia Department of Health issued guidelines for professionals on delivery of abortion services there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
South Australia First trimester medical and surgical termination of pregnancy (page 3 )
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Vacuum aspiration is the recommended technique of surgical abortion for pregnancies of up to 12 to 14 weeks of gestation The procedure should not be routinely completed by dilatation andsharp curettage (DampC) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 1- Recommendation
Source document
Dilatation and evacuation (DampE) and medical methods (mifepristone and misoprostol misoprostol alone) are both recommended methods for abortion for gestations over 12 to 14 weeks SafeAbortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 3- Recommendation
Source document
The recommended method for medical abortion is mifepristone followed by misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
Where mifepristone is not available the recommended method for medical abortion is misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 14)
Country recognizedapproval(mifepristone mife-misoprostol)
Country recognizedapproval(misoprostol)
Where can abortionservices be provided
Yes
Related documentsTherapeutic Drugs Administration Approval Mifepristone and Misoprostol Combination 2012 (page 1)
Pharmacy selling or distribution
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Therapeutic Drugs Administration Approval Mifepristone and Misoprostol Combination 2012
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
Chemistspharmacists can help women avoid unintended pregnancy through provision of accurate contraceptive information pregnancy tests contraceptive methods and referral to safeabortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 3311
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Primary health-care centresNo
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesYes
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesYes
Private health-care centres or clinicsYes
NGO health-care centres or clinicsYes
Other (if applicable)Terminations performed after 22 weeks and 6 days must performed at a prescribed hospital except in emergency cases
South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011 (page 4 )South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of Pregnancy (page 14)
South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011 (page 4 )South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of Pregnancy (page 14)
South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011 (page 4)
South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011 (page 4)
South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011 (page 4)
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion services should be available at primary-care level with referral systems in place for all required higher-level care Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 6-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
National guidelinesfor post-abortion care
Where can postabortion care servicesbe provided
Yes guidelines issued by the government
Related documentsSouth Australia First trimester medical and surgical termination of pregnancy (page 1 )
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
In addition to the South Australia Department of Health issued guidelines for professionals on delivery of abortion services there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
South Australia First trimester medical and surgical termination of pregnancySouth Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
South Australia First trimester medical and surgical termination of pregnancySouth Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
South Australia First trimester medical and surgical termination of pregnancySouth Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
South Australia First trimester medical and surgical termination of pregnancySouth Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
South Australia First trimester medical and surgical termination of pregnancySouth Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The facilities and skills required to manage most abortion complications are similar to those needed to care for women who have had a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 57)
Contraceptionincluded in post-abortion care
Insurance to offsetend user costs
Who can provideabortion services
Yes
Related documentsSouth Australia First trimester medical and surgical termination of pregnancy (page 1)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
All women should receive contraceptive information and be offered counselling for and methods of post-abortion contraception including emergency contraception before leaving the health-care facility Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 23
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 62)
In addition to the South Australia department of health issued guidelines for professionals on delivery of abortion services there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Financing of abortion services should take into account costs to the health system while ensuring that services are affordable and readily available to all women who need them Safe AbortionGuidelines Executive Summary Box 6 - Recommendation Abortion services should be mandated for coverage under insurance plans women should never be denied or delayed because ofthe inability to pay Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 362
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
Related documentsSouth Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (page 72 )South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011 (page 4 )South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of Pregnancy (page 1)
NurseNot specified
Midwifenurse-midwifeNot specified
Doctor (specialty not specified)Not specified
Specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Other (if applicable)Registered health practitioner which includes medical practitioner or any other person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law to practise in a health professionother than as a student
South Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
South Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
South Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
South Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935South Australia Medical Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2011South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of PregnancyTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Subject to gestational age and method abortion care can be safely provided by any properly trained health-care provider including specialist doctors non-specialist doctors associate andadvanced associate clinicians midwives and nurses Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care p 33- Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care and Post-Abortion Contraception (page 33)
Extra facilityproviderrequirements fordelivery of abortionservices
Tasmania (Australia)
National guidelinesfor induced abortion
Referral linkages to a higher-level facilityYes
Availability of a specialist doctor including OBGYNYes
Minimum number of bedsNot specified
Other (if applicable)
South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of Pregnancy (page 10)
South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of Pregnancy (page 1)
South Australia Standards for the Management of Termination of Pregnancy
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion facilities within both the public and private sectors should be available at all levels of the health system with appropriate referral mechanisms between facilities Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 331
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
Methods allowedVacuum aspiration
Dilatation and evacuation
Combination mifepristone-misoprostol
Misoprostol only
Other (where provided)
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
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There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
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There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
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There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
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The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Vacuum aspiration is the recommended technique of surgical abortion for pregnancies of up to 12 to 14 weeks of gestation The procedure should not be routinely completed by dilatation andsharp curettage (DampC) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 1- Recommendation
Source document
Dilatation and evacuation (DampE) and medical methods (mifepristone and misoprostol misoprostol alone) are both recommended methods for abortion for gestations over 12 to 14 weeks SafeAbortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 3- Recommendation
Source document
The recommended method for medical abortion is mifepristone followed by misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
Where mifepristone is not available the recommended method for medical abortion is misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 14)
Country recognizedapproval(mifepristone mife-misoprostol)
Country recognizedapproval(misoprostol)
Where can abortionservices be provided
Yes
Related documentsRegistration of Mifepristone Linepharma (RU 486) and GynMiso (misoprostol) (page 1)
Pharmacy selling or distribution
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Registration of Mifepristone Linepharma (RU 486) and GynMiso (misoprostol)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
Chemistspharmacists can help women avoid unintended pregnancy through provision of accurate contraceptive information pregnancy tests contraceptive methods and referral to safeabortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 3311
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
There is no requirement in the legislation around where an abortion (or post-abortion care) should be performed However the Health Service Establishments Act 2006 and the Health ServiceEstablishments Regulations 2011 establish that all private health establishments must be licensed and detail the regulations and requirements for licensing Private termination providers mustapply to be licensed as day procedure centre or at a higher level The Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services information page for women states that three private facilities arelicensed to provide abortions
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 1 )Health Service Establishments Act 2006 (page 1 )Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011 (page 1 )Pregnancy Termination Information for Women (page 1 )
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion services should be available at primary-care level with referral systems in place for all required higher-level care Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 6-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
National guidelinesfor post-abortion care
Where can postabortion care servicesbe provided
Contraceptionincluded in post-abortion care
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
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Additional notes
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The facilities and skills required to manage most abortion complications are similar to those needed to care for women who have had a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 57)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
All women should receive contraceptive information and be offered counselling for and methods of post-abortion contraception including emergency contraception before leaving the health-care facility Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 23
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 62)
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
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Additional notes
Insurance to offsetend user costs
Who can provideabortion services
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Financing of abortion services should take into account costs to the health system while ensuring that services are affordable and readily available to all women who need them Safe AbortionGuidelines Executive Summary Box 6 - Recommendation Abortion services should be mandated for coverage under insurance plans women should never be denied or delayed because ofthe inability to pay Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 362
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 3)
NurseNot specified
Midwifenurse-midwifeNot specified
Doctor (specialty not specified)Not specified
Specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Other (if applicable)Medical practitioner
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 3)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Subject to gestational age and method abortion care can be safely provided by any properly trained health-care provider including specialist doctors non-specialist doctors associate andadvanced associate clinicians midwives and nurses Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care p 33- Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care and Post-Abortion Contraception (page 33)
Extra facilityproviderrequirements fordelivery of abortionservices
Victoria (Australia)
National guidelinesfor induced abortion
Referral linkages to a higher-level facilityNot specified
Availability of a specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Minimum number of bedsNot specified
Other (if applicable)
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013Health Service Establishments Act 2006Health Service Establishments Regulations 2011
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion facilities within both the public and private sectors should be available at all levels of the health system with appropriate referral mechanisms between facilities Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 331
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
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Additional notes
Methods allowedVacuum aspiration
Dilatation and evacuation
Combination mifepristone-misoprostol
Misoprostol only
Other (where provided)
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
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There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
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There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
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Victoria Medication abortion Mifepristone Health Authority Victoria 2016 (page 1)
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
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The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Vacuum aspiration is the recommended technique of surgical abortion for pregnancies of up to 12 to 14 weeks of gestation The procedure should not be routinely completed by dilatation andsharp curettage (DampC) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 1- Recommendation
Source document
Dilatation and evacuation (DampE) and medical methods (mifepristone and misoprostol misoprostol alone) are both recommended methods for abortion for gestations over 12 to 14 weeks SafeAbortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 3- Recommendation
Source document
The recommended method for medical abortion is mifepristone followed by misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
Where mifepristone is not available the recommended method for medical abortion is misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 14)
Country recognizedapproval(mifepristone mife-misoprostol)
Country recognizedapproval(misoprostol)
Yes
Related documentshttpsabortion-policiessrhrorgdocumentscountries11-Australia-Mifepristone-and-Misoprostol-registration-Department-of-Health-2012pdfpage=1
Pharmacy selling or distribution
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
httpsabortion-policiessrhrorgdocumentscountries11-Australia-Tasmania-Criminal-Code-Act-1924pdf
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
Chemistspharmacists can help women avoid unintended pregnancy through provision of accurate contraceptive information pregnancy tests contraceptive methods and referral to safeabortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 3311
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
Where can abortionservices be provided
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
The Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (1) does not prescribe where an abortion must take place It is a legal requirement to register a day procedure centre or private hospital under Victoria lawThe Victoria Department of Health is responsible for the regulation of private hospitals and day procedure centres under the Health Services Act 1988 (2) and the Health Services (PrivateHospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013 (3) The regulations do not specifically refer to registration for the performance of pregnancy terminations
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 6 )Victoria Health Service Act 1988 (page 1 )Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013 (page 1 )
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
The Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (1) does not prescribe where an abortion must take place It is a legal requirement to register a day procedure centre or private hospital under Victoria lawThe Victoria Department of Health is responsible for the regulation of private hospitals and day procedure centres under the Health Services Act 1988 (2) and the Health Services (PrivateHospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013 (3) The regulations do not specifically refer to registration for the performance of pregnancy terminations
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 6 )Victoria Health Service Act 1988 (page 1 )Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013 (page 1 )
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion services should be available at primary-care level with referral systems in place for all required higher-level care Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 6-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
The Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (1) does not prescribe where an abortion must take place It is a legal requirement to register a day procedure centre or private hospital under Victoria lawThe Victoria Department of Health is responsible for the regulation of private hospitals and day procedure centres under the Health Services Act 1988 (2) and the Health Services (PrivateHospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013 (3) The regulations do not specifically refer to registration for the performance of pregnancy terminations
Related documents
Additional notes
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 6 )Victoria Health Service Act 1988 (page 1 )Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013 (page 1)
National guidelinesfor post-abortion care
Where can postabortion care servicesbe provided
Contraceptionincluded in post-abortion care
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyLate-Termination-of-Pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17a)-New-May-2016pdfext=pdf
Additional notes
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The facilities and skills required to manage most abortion complications are similar to those needed to care for women who have had a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 57)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
All women should receive contraceptive information and be offered counselling for and methods of post-abortion contraception including emergency contraception before leaving the health-care facility Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 23
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 62)
There are professional guidelines for medical health professionals on termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) They include references to post-abortion care procedures including contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can beaccessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
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Additional notes
Insurance to offsetend user costs
Who can provideabortion services
Yes
Related documentsAbortion Services Health Authority 2014 (page 1)
Induced abortion for all womenYes
Induced abortion for poor women onlyNot specified
Abortion complicationsNot specified
Private health coverageYes
Abortion Services Health Authority 2014 (page 1)
Abortion Services Health Authority 2014 (page 1)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Financing of abortion services should take into account costs to the health system while ensuring that services are affordable and readily available to all women who need them Safe AbortionGuidelines Executive Summary Box 6 - Recommendation Abortion services should be mandated for coverage under insurance plans women should never be denied or delayed because ofthe inability to pay Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 362
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 5)
NurseYes
Midwifenurse-midwifeNot specified
Doctor (specialty not specified)Not specified
Specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Other (if applicable)Medical practitioner
A registered medical practitioner may in writing direct a registered pharmacist or registered nurse who is employed or engaged by a hospital to administer or supply a drug or drugs tocause an abortion in a woman who is more than 24 weeks pregnant A registered pharmacist or registered nurse who is authorised under the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act1981 to supply a drug or drugs may administer or supply the drug or drugs to cause an abortion in a woman who is not more than 24 weeks pregnant
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 5)
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
A registered medical practitioner may in writing direct a registered pharmacist or registered nurse who is employed or engaged by a hospital to administer or supply a drug or drugs tocause an abortion in a woman who is more than 24 weeks pregnant A registered pharmacist or registered nurse who is authorised under the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act1981 to supply a drug or drugs may administer or supply the drug or drugs to cause an abortion in a woman who is not more than 24 weeks pregnant
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 5 )Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 5)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Subject to gestational age and method abortion care can be safely provided by any properly trained health-care provider including specialist doctors non-specialist doctors associate andadvanced associate clinicians midwives and nurses Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care p 33- Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care and Post-Abortion Contraception (page 33)
Extra facilityproviderrequirements fordelivery of abortionservices
Western Australia (Australia)
National guidelinesfor induced abortion
Referral linkages to a higher-level facilityNot specified
Availability of a specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Minimum number of bedsNot specified
Other (if applicable)
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008Victoria Health Service Act 1988Health Services (Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres) Regulations 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion facilities within both the public and private sectors should be available at all levels of the health system with appropriate referral mechanisms between facilities Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 331
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
Yes guidelines issued by the government
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 1)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
In addition to the Western Australia Department of Health Termination of Pregnancy Information for Medical Practitioners there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
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Additional notes
Methods allowedVacuum aspirationYes (up to 12 WEEKS)
Dilatation and evacuationYes (up to 12 WEEKS)
Combination mifepristone-misoprostolNot specified
Misoprostol onlyNot specified
Other (where provided)
In addition to the Western Australia Department of Health Termination of Pregnancy Information for Medical Practitioners there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
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Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 14)
In addition to the Western Australia Department of Health Termination of Pregnancy Information for Medical Practitioners there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
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Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 14)
In addition to the Western Australia Department of Health Termination of Pregnancy Information for Medical Practitioners there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
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Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
In addition to the Western Australia Department of Health Termination of Pregnancy Information for Medical Practitioners there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
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Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Vacuum aspiration is the recommended technique of surgical abortion for pregnancies of up to 12 to 14 weeks of gestation The procedure should not be routinely completed by dilatation andsharp curettage (DampC) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 1- Recommendation
Source document
Dilatation and evacuation (DampE) and medical methods (mifepristone and misoprostol misoprostol alone) are both recommended methods for abortion for gestations over 12 to 14 weeks SafeAbortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 3- Recommendation
Source document
The recommended method for medical abortion is mifepristone followed by misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
Where mifepristone is not available the recommended method for medical abortion is misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age) Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 2-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 123)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 14)
Country recognizedapproval(mifepristone mife-misoprostol)
Country recognizedapproval(misoprostol)
Yes
Related documentsRegistration of Mifepristone (RU 486) and GynMiso (Misoprostol) 2012 (page 1)
Pharmacy selling or distribution
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Registration of Mifepristone (RU 486) and GynMiso (Misoprostol) 2012
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
Chemistspharmacists can help women avoid unintended pregnancy through provision of accurate contraceptive information pregnancy tests contraceptive methods and referral to safeabortion services Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 3311
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 13)
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 54)
Where can abortionservices be provided
National guidelinesfor post-abortion care
Related documentsWestern Australia Health Act 1911 (page 236)
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
Other (if applicable)Abortions after 20 weeks gestation can only be legally provided in facilities approved by the Minister
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical PractitionersCriminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical PractitionersCriminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical PractitionersCriminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical PractitionersCriminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical PractitionersCriminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913
Western Australia Health Act 1911 (page 237)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion services should be available at primary-care level with referral systems in place for all required higher-level care Safe Abortion Guidelines Executive Summary Box 6-Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
Yes guidelines issued by the government
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 1 )
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 33 Standards and guidelines should cover types of abortion service where and by whom they can be provided essential equipment instruments medications supplies andfacility capabilities referral mechanisms respect for womenrsquos informed decision-making autonomy confidentiality and privacy Safe Abortion Guidelines p 63
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
In addition to the Western Australia Department of Health Termination of Pregnancy Information for Medical Practitioners there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
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Additional notes
Where can postabortion care servicesbe provided
Contraceptionincluded in post-abortion care
Insurance to offsetend user costs
Primary health-care centresNot specified
Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNot specified
Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified
Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The facilities and skills required to manage most abortion complications are similar to those needed to care for women who have had a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 226
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 57)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
All women should receive contraceptive information and be offered counselling for and methods of post-abortion contraception including emergency contraception before leaving the health-care facility Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 23
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 62)
In addition to the Western Australia Department of Health Termination of Pregnancy Information for Medical Practitioner there are national professional guidelines to medical healthprofessionals on providing termination of pregnancy including medical termination and late termination by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(RANZCOG) They include references to post abortion care procedures too such as contraceptive counselling These professional guidelines can be accessed from the RANZCOG website
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyUse-of-mifepristone-for-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-21)-Amended-February-2016pdfext=pdf
httpswwwranzcogeduauRANZCOG_SITEmediaRANZCOG-MEDIAWomen27s20HealthStatement20and20guidelinesClinical20-20GynaecologyTermination-of-pregnancy-(C-Gyn-17)-Review-July-2016pdfext=pdf
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Additional notes
No data found
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Financing of abortion services should take into account costs to the health system while ensuring that services are affordable and readily available to all women who need them Safe AbortionGuidelines Executive Summary Box 6 - Recommendation Abortion services should be mandated for coverage under insurance plans women should never be denied or delayed because ofthe inability to pay Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 362
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 18)
Conscientious Objection
Who can provideabortion services
Extra facilityproviderrequirements fordelivery of abortionservices
Related documentsWestern Australia Health Act 1911 (page 237 )Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (page 123)
NurseNot specified
Midwifenurse-midwifeNot specified
Doctor (specialty not specified)Not specified
Specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Other (if applicable)Medical practitioner defined as a person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Western Australia) in the medical profession
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical PractitionersCriminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical PractitionersCriminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical PractitionersCriminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical PractitionersCriminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913
Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (page 123 )Western Australia Health Act 1911 (page 237)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Subject to gestational age and method abortion care can be safely provided by any properly trained health-care provider including specialist doctors non-specialist doctors associate andadvanced associate clinicians midwives and nurses Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care p 33- Recommendation
Source document
WHO Guidance
Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care and Post-Abortion Contraception (page 33)
Referral linkages to a higher-level facilityNot specified
Availability of a specialist doctor including OBGYNNot specified
Minimum number of bedsNot specified
Other (if applicable)
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
Western Australia Acts Amendment Abortion Act 1998Western Australia Health Act 1911Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Abortion facilities within both the public and private sectors should be available at all levels of the health system with appropriate referral mechanisms between facilities Safe AbortionGuidelines sect 331
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 75)
Australia
Public sectorproviders
Private sectorproviders
Provider type notspecified
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
Varies by Jurisdiction
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
Varies by Jurisdiction
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
Varies by Jurisdiction
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Neither Type ofProvider Permitted
Public facilities
Private facilities
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
Varies by Jurisdiction
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
Varies by Jurisdiction
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
Varies by Jurisdiction
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Facility type notspecified
Neither Type ofFacility Permitted
Capital Territory (Australia)
Public sectorproviders
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
Varies by Jurisdiction
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Varies by jurisdictionWhere policies or laws vary by jurisdiction this is noted with an accompanying note and no interpretation is made
Varies by Jurisdiction
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Access to safe and legal abortion services is governed by each state or territory rather than at the national level The only nationwide applicable source that could be found was the approvalby the Therapeutic Goods Administration of MifepristoneMisoprostol combination However rules on accessing this medicine at the local level also vary
Gestational limits also vary from state to state as do the grounds of access and any additional restrictions
Related documents
Additional notes
Australia Mifepristone and Misoprostol registration Department of Health 2012 (page 1)
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016 (page 7)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another provider
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Capital Territory Health Act 2016Health Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Doctors and nurses refuse to prescribe supply or administer an abortifacient or carry out or assist in carrying out a surgical abortion on religious or other conscientious grounds They mustnot refuse to carry out or assist in carrying out a surgical abortion in an emergency where an abortion is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant person or to provide medicalassistance or treatment to a person requiring medical treatment because of an abortion In case of refusal the doctor or nurse must tell a person requesting the abortifacient or abortion thatthey refuse because of the objection
Additional notes
Private sectorproviders
Provider type notspecified
Neither Type ofProvider Permitted
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016 (page 7)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another provider
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Capital Territory Health Act 2016Health Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Doctors and nurses refuse to prescribe supply or administer an abortifacient or carry out or assist in carrying out a surgical abortion on religious or other conscientious grounds They mustnot refuse to carry out or assist in carrying out a surgical abortion in an emergency where an abortion is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant person or to provide medicalassistance or treatment to a person requiring medical treatment because of an abortion In case of refusal the doctor or nurse must tell a person requesting the abortifacient or abortion thatthey refuse because of the objection
Additional notes
Yes
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016 (page 7)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another provider
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Capital Territory Health Act 2016Health Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Doctors and nurses refuse to prescribe supply or administer an abortifacient or carry out or assist in carrying out a surgical abortion on religious or other conscientious grounds They mustnot refuse to carry out or assist in carrying out a surgical abortion in an emergency where an abortion is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant person or to provide medicalassistance or treatment to a person requiring medical treatment because of an abortion In case of refusal the doctor or nurse must tell a person requesting the abortifacient or abortion thatthey refuse because of the objection
Additional notes
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016 (page 7)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another provider
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Capital Territory Health Act 2016Health Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Doctors and nurses refuse to prescribe supply or administer an abortifacient or carry out or assist in carrying out a surgical abortion on religious or other conscientious grounds They mustnot refuse to carry out or assist in carrying out a surgical abortion in an emergency where an abortion is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant person or to provide medicalassistance or treatment to a person requiring medical treatment because of an abortion In case of refusal the doctor or nurse must tell a person requesting the abortifacient or abortion thatthey refuse because of the objection
Additional notes
Public facilities
Private facilities
Facility type notspecified
Neither Type ofFacility Permitted
New South Wales (Australia)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016Health Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016Health Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016Health Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsCapital Territory Health Act 2016Health Improving Abortion Access Amendment Act 2018
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Public sectorproviders
Private sectorproviders
Provider type notspecified
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 6)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
The registered health practitioner must as soon as practicable after the person makes the request for a termination disclose the practitionerrsquos conscientious objection to the first person Thepractitioner must then without delay give information to the person on how to locate or contact a medical practitioner who in the first practitionerrsquos reasonable belief does not have aconscientious objection to the performance of the termination or transfer the personrsquos care to another registered health practitioner who in the first practitionerrsquos reasonable belief canprovide the requested service and does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination or a health service provider at which in the first practitionerrsquos reasonablebelief the requested service can be provided by another registered health practitioner who does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination The obligation toprovide the service in an emergency regardless of conscientious objection remains
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 6)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 6)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
The registered health practitioner must as soon as practicable after the person makes the request for a termination disclose the practitionerrsquos conscientious objection to the first person Thepractitioner must then without delay give information to the person on how to locate or contact a medical practitioner who in the first practitionerrsquos reasonable belief does not have aconscientious objection to the performance of the termination or transfer the personrsquos care to another registered health practitioner who in the first practitionerrsquos reasonable belief canprovide the requested service and does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination or a health service provider at which in the first practitionerrsquos reasonablebelief the requested service can be provided by another registered health practitioner who does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination The obligation toprovide the service in an emergency regardless of conscientious objection remains
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 6)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Yes
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 6)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
The registered health practitioner must as soon as practicable after the person makes the request for a termination disclose the practitionerrsquos conscientious objection to the first person Thepractitioner must then without delay give information to the person on how to locate or contact a medical practitioner who in the first practitionerrsquos reasonable belief does not have aconscientious objection to the performance of the termination or transfer the personrsquos care to another registered health practitioner who in the first practitionerrsquos reasonable belief canprovide the requested service and does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination or a health service provider at which in the first practitionerrsquos reasonablebelief the requested service can be provided by another registered health practitioner who does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination The obligation toprovide the service in an emergency regardless of conscientious objection remains
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 6)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Neither Type ofProvider Permitted
Public facilities
Private facilities
Facility type notspecified
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 6)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
The registered health practitioner must as soon as practicable after the person makes the request for a termination disclose the practitionerrsquos conscientious objection to the first person Thepractitioner must then without delay give information to the person on how to locate or contact a medical practitioner who in the first practitionerrsquos reasonable belief does not have aconscientious objection to the performance of the termination or transfer the personrsquos care to another registered health practitioner who in the first practitionerrsquos reasonable belief canprovide the requested service and does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination or a health service provider at which in the first practitionerrsquos reasonablebelief the requested service can be provided by another registered health practitioner who does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination The obligation toprovide the service in an emergency regardless of conscientious objection remains
Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (page 6)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Neither Type ofFacility Permitted
Northern Territory (Australia)
Public sectorproviders
Private sectorproviders
Provider type notspecified
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 8 )Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 10 )
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
It is important such a referral be timely for example within a maximum of two days following initial consultation
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 8 )Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 10 )
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 8 )Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 10 )
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
It is important such a referral be timely for example within a maximum of two days following initial consultation
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 8 )Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 10 )
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Yes
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 8 )Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 10 )
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
It is important such a referral be timely for example within a maximum of two days following initial consultation
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 8 )Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 10 )
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Neither Type ofProvider Permitted
Public facilities
Private facilities
Facility type notspecified
Neither Type ofFacility Permitted
Queensland (Australia)
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 8 )Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 10 )
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
It is important such a referral be timely for example within a maximum of two days following initial consultation
Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Act 2017 (page 8 )Northern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019 (page 10 )
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsNorthern Territory Termination of Pregnancy Clinical Guidelines 2019
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Public sectorproviders
Private sectorproviders
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 9)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
If a woman requests termination healthcare a registered health practitioner who has a conscientious objection to termination healthcare must refer the woman or transfer her care to anotherregistered health practitioner whom they believe can provide the requested termination healthcare and who does not have a conscientious objection or to a health service provider at which inthe practitionerrsquos belief the requested service can be provided by another registered health practitioner who does not have a conscientious objection
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 10)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Conscientious objections is recognised by those who perform abortions assist in the performance of an abortion make a decision on whether a termination on a woman should be performedor advise the person about the performance of a termination on a woman The objecting practitioner must disclose the practitionerrsquos conscientious objection to the person This does not limitany duty owed by a registered health practitioner to provide a service in an emergency
Additional notes
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 9)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
If a woman requests termination healthcare a registered health practitioner who has a conscientious objection to termination healthcare must refer the woman or transfer her care to anotherregistered health practitioner whom they believe can provide the requested termination healthcare and who does not have a conscientious objection or to a health service provider at which inthe practitionerrsquos belief the requested service can be provided by another registered health practitioner who does not have a conscientious objection
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 10)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Conscientious objections is recognised by those who perform abortions assist in the performance of an abortion make a decision on whether a termination on a woman should be performedor advise the person about the performance of a termination on a woman The objecting practitioner must disclose the practitionerrsquos conscientious objection to the person This does not limitany duty owed by a registered health practitioner to provide a service in an emergency
Additional notes
Provider type notspecified
Neither Type ofProvider Permitted
Public facilities
Yes
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 9)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
If a woman requests termination healthcare a registered health practitioner who has a conscientious objection to termination healthcare must refer the woman or transfer her care to anotherregistered health practitioner whom they believe can provide the requested termination healthcare and who does not have a conscientious objection or to a health service provider at which inthe practitionerrsquos belief the requested service can be provided by another registered health practitioner who does not have a conscientious objection
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 10)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Conscientious objections is recognised by those who perform abortions assist in the performance of an abortion make a decision on whether a termination on a woman should be performedor advise the person about the performance of a termination on a woman The objecting practitioner must disclose the practitionerrsquos conscientious objection to the person This does not limitany duty owed by a registered health practitioner to provide a service in an emergency
Additional notes
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 9)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
If a woman requests termination healthcare a registered health practitioner who has a conscientious objection to termination healthcare must refer the woman or transfer her care to anotherregistered health practitioner whom they believe can provide the requested termination healthcare and who does not have a conscientious objection or to a health service provider at which inthe practitionerrsquos belief the requested service can be provided by another registered health practitioner who does not have a conscientious objection
Queensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8 )Queensland Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 (page 10)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Conscientious objections is recognised by those who perform abortions assist in the performance of an abortion make a decision on whether a termination on a woman should be performedor advise the person about the performance of a termination on a woman The objecting practitioner must disclose the practitionerrsquos conscientious objection to the person This does not limitany duty owed by a registered health practitioner to provide a service in an emergency
Additional notes
No
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
The Queensland Clinical Guidelines for the Termination of Pregnancy specify that Hospitals institutions or services do not have the right to conscientiously object as this is a personal andindividual right
Additional notes
Private facilities
Facility type notspecified
Neither Type ofFacility Permitted
South Australia (Australia)
Public sectorproviders
No
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
The Queensland Clinical Guidelines for the Termination of Pregnancy specify that Hospitals institutions or services do not have the right to conscientiously object as this is a personal andindividual right
Additional notes
No
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
The Queensland Clinical Guidelines for the Termination of Pregnancy specify that Hospitals institutions or services do not have the right to conscientiously object as this is a personal andindividual right
Additional notes
Yes
Related documentsQueensland Clinical Guideline Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy (page 8)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
The Queensland Clinical Guidelines for the Termination of Pregnancy specify that Hospitals institutions or services do not have the right to conscientiously object as this is a personal andindividual right
Additional notes
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
The person objecting must give information to the person on how to locate or contact a medical practitioner who in the first practitioners reasonable belief does not have a conscientiousobjection to the performance of the termination or transfer the persons care to another registered health practitioner who in the first practitioners reasonable belief can provide therequested service and does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination or a health service provider at which in the first practitioners reasonable belief therequested service can be provided by another registered health practitioner who does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Individuals are permitted to conscientiously object in cases where they are asked to perform a termination on another person assist in the performance of a termination on another personmake a decision about whether a termination on another person should be performed or advise the first person about the performance of a termination on another person The registeredhealth practitioner must as soon as practicable after the first person makes the request disclose the practitioners conscientious objection to the first person This does not apply toemergency services needed
Additional notes
Private sectorproviders
Provider type notspecified
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
The person objecting must give information to the person on how to locate or contact a medical practitioner who in the first practitioners reasonable belief does not have a conscientiousobjection to the performance of the termination or transfer the persons care to another registered health practitioner who in the first practitioners reasonable belief can provide therequested service and does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination or a health service provider at which in the first practitioners reasonable belief therequested service can be provided by another registered health practitioner who does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Individuals are permitted to conscientiously object in cases where they are asked to perform a termination on another person assist in the performance of a termination on another personmake a decision about whether a termination on another person should be performed or advise the first person about the performance of a termination on another person The registeredhealth practitioner must as soon as practicable after the first person makes the request disclose the practitioners conscientious objection to the first person This does not apply toemergency services needed
Additional notes
Yes
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
The person objecting must give information to the person on how to locate or contact a medical practitioner who in the first practitioners reasonable belief does not have a conscientiousobjection to the performance of the termination or transfer the persons care to another registered health practitioner who in the first practitioners reasonable belief can provide therequested service and does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination or a health service provider at which in the first practitioners reasonable belief therequested service can be provided by another registered health practitioner who does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Individuals are permitted to conscientiously object in cases where they are asked to perform a termination on another person assist in the performance of a termination on another personmake a decision about whether a termination on another person should be performed or advise the first person about the performance of a termination on another person The registeredhealth practitioner must as soon as practicable after the first person makes the request disclose the practitioners conscientious objection to the first person This does not apply toemergency services needed
Additional notes
Neither Type ofProvider Permitted
Public facilities
Private facilities
Facility type notspecified
Related documentsTermination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
The person objecting must give information to the person on how to locate or contact a medical practitioner who in the first practitioners reasonable belief does not have a conscientiousobjection to the performance of the termination or transfer the persons care to another registered health practitioner who in the first practitioners reasonable belief can provide therequested service and does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination or a health service provider at which in the first practitioners reasonable belief therequested service can be provided by another registered health practitioner who does not have a conscientious objection to the performance of the termination
Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Individuals are permitted to conscientiously object in cases where they are asked to perform a termination on another person assist in the performance of a termination on another personmake a decision about whether a termination on another person should be performed or advise the first person about the performance of a termination on another person The registeredhealth practitioner must as soon as practicable after the first person makes the request disclose the practitioners conscientious objection to the first person This does not apply toemergency services needed
Additional notes
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Neither Type ofFacility Permitted
Tasmania (Australia)
Public sectorproviders
Private sectorproviders
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsSouth Australia Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2021
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 4)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
No individual has a duty to perform a termination by contract or by any other legal requirement if the person has a conscientious objection except in the case where the termination isnecessary to save the life of the pregnant woman or prevent serious injury to her In this case a medical practitioner has a duty to perform a termination and a nurse or midwife has a duty toassist
In non-emergency situations where the practitioner has a conscientious objection they must on becoming aware that a woman is seeking a termination provide the woman with a full list ofprescribed health services from which the woman may seek advice information and counselling on the full range of pregnancy options
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 4)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
No individual has a duty to perform a termination by contract or by any other legal requirement if the person has a conscientious objection except in the case where the termination isnecessary to save the life of the pregnant woman or prevent serious injury to her In this case a medical practitioner has a duty to perform a termination and a nurse or midwife has a duty toassist
In non-emergency situations where the practitioner has a conscientious objection they must on becoming aware that a woman is seeking a termination provide the woman with a full list ofprescribed health services from which the woman may seek advice information and counselling on the full range of pregnancy options
Additional notes
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 4)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
No individual has a duty to perform a termination by contract or by any other legal requirement if the person has a conscientious objection except in the case where the termination isnecessary to save the life of the pregnant woman or prevent serious injury to her In this case a medical practitioner has a duty to perform a termination and a nurse or midwife has a duty toassist
In non-emergency situations where the practitioner has a conscientious objection they must on becoming aware that a woman is seeking a termination provide the woman with a full list ofprescribed health services from which the woman may seek advice information and counselling on the full range of pregnancy options
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 4)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
No individual has a duty to perform a termination by contract or by any other legal requirement if the person has a conscientious objection except in the case where the termination isnecessary to save the life of the pregnant woman or prevent serious injury to her In this case a medical practitioner has a duty to perform a termination and a nurse or midwife has a duty toassist
In non-emergency situations where the practitioner has a conscientious objection they must on becoming aware that a woman is seeking a termination provide the woman with a full list ofprescribed health services from which the woman may seek advice information and counselling on the full range of pregnancy options
Additional notes
Provider type notspecified
Neither Type ofProvider Permitted
Public facilities
Yes
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 4)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
No individual has a duty to perform a termination by contract or by any other legal requirement if the person has a conscientious objection except in the case where the termination isnecessary to save the life of the pregnant woman or prevent serious injury to her In this case a medical practitioner has a duty to perform a termination and a nurse or midwife has a duty toassist
In non-emergency situations where the practitioner has a conscientious objection they must on becoming aware that a woman is seeking a termination provide the woman with a full list ofprescribed health services from which the woman may seek advice information and counselling on the full range of pregnancy options
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 4)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
No individual has a duty to perform a termination by contract or by any other legal requirement if the person has a conscientious objection except in the case where the termination isnecessary to save the life of the pregnant woman or prevent serious injury to her In this case a medical practitioner has a duty to perform a termination and a nurse or midwife has a duty toassist
In non-emergency situations where the practitioner has a conscientious objection they must on becoming aware that a woman is seeking a termination provide the woman with a full list ofprescribed health services from which the woman may seek advice information and counselling on the full range of pregnancy options
Additional notes
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 4)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
No individual has a duty to perform a termination by contract or by any other legal requirement if the person has a conscientious objection except in the case where the termination isnecessary to save the life of the pregnant woman or prevent serious injury to her In this case a medical practitioner has a duty to perform a termination and a nurse or midwife has a duty toassist
In non-emergency situations where the practitioner has a conscientious objection they must on becoming aware that a woman is seeking a termination provide the woman with a full list ofprescribed health services from which the woman may seek advice information and counselling on the full range of pregnancy options
Reproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013 (page 4)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
No individual has a duty to perform a termination by contract or by any other legal requirement if the person has a conscientious objection except in the case where the termination isnecessary to save the life of the pregnant woman or prevent serious injury to her In this case a medical practitioner has a duty to perform a termination and a nurse or midwife has a duty toassist
In non-emergency situations where the practitioner has a conscientious objection they must on becoming aware that a woman is seeking a termination provide the woman with a full list ofprescribed health services from which the woman may seek advice information and counselling on the full range of pregnancy options
Additional notes
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Private facilities
Facility type notspecified
Neither Type ofFacility Permitted
Victoria (Australia)
Public sectorproviders
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsReproductive Health Access to Terminations Bill 2013
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 7 )
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 7)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Medical practitioners registered nurses and pharmacists are under a duty to perform an abortion in an emergency when the abortion is necessary to save the life of the woman
Additional notes
Private sectorproviders
Provider type notspecified
Neither Type ofProvider Permitted
Public facilities
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 7 )
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 7)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Medical practitioners registered nurses and pharmacists are under a duty to perform an abortion in an emergency when the abortion is necessary to save the life of the woman
Additional notes
Yes
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 7 )
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 7)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Medical practitioners registered nurses and pharmacists are under a duty to perform an abortion in an emergency when the abortion is necessary to save the life of the woman
Additional notes
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 7 )
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes
Victoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (page 7)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Medical practitioners registered nurses and pharmacists are under a duty to perform an abortion in an emergency when the abortion is necessary to save the life of the woman
Additional notes
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Private facilities
Facility type notspecified
Neither Type ofFacility Permitted
Western Australia (Australia)
Public sectorproviders
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Related documentsVictoria Abortion Law Reform Act 2008
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Related documentsWestern Australia Health Act 1911 (page 235 )Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 10)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerNo
Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 10)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Private sectorproviders
Provider type notspecified
Neither Type ofProvider Permitted
Public facilities
Related documentsWestern Australia Health Act 1911 (page 235 )Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 10)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerNo
Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 10)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Yes
Related documentsWestern Australia Health Act 1911 (page 235 )Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 10)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerNo
Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 10)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Related documentsWestern Australia Health Act 1911 (page 235 )Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 10)
Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerNo
Termination of Pregnancy Information and Legal Obligations for Medical Practitioners (page 10)
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
Health-care professionals who claim conscientious objection must refer the woman to another willing and trained provider in the same or another easily accessible health-care facility Wherereferral is not possible the health-care professional who objects must provide safe abortion to save the womanrsquos life to prevent serious injury to her health and provide urgent care whenwomen present with complications from an unsafe or illegal abortion Safe Abortion Guidelines sect 4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Related documentsWestern Australia Health Act 1911 (page 235)
Health-care facilities who have objected are required to refer the woman to another provider
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Western Australia Health Act 1911
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
IndicatorsCountry specific information related to sexual and reproductive health indications As data for the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators related to sexual and reproductive health become available these will beprovided through periodic updates
Private facilities
Facility type notspecified
Neither Type ofFacility Permitted
Related documentsWestern Australia Health Act 1911 (page 235)
Health-care facilities who have objected are required to refer the woman to another provider
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Western Australia Health Act 1911
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Yes
Related documentsWestern Australia Health Act 1911 (page 235)
Health-care facilities who have objected are required to refer the woman to another provider
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Western Australia Health Act 1911
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Related documentsWestern Australia Health Act 1911 (page 235)
Health-care facilities who have objected are required to refer the woman to another provider
Not specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s) this is noted and no interpretation was made
Western Australia Health Act 1911
The following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion
The respect protection and fulfilment of human rights require that governments ensure abortion services that are allowable by law are accessible in practice Safe Abortion Guidelines sect4225
Source document
WHO Guidance
WHO Safe Abortion Guidance (page 106)
Goal 1 End poverty in all its forms everywhere
111 Proportion of population below the international poverty line by sex age employment status and geographical location (urbanrural) No data
131 Proportion of population covered by social protection floorssystems by sex distinguishing children unemployed persons older personspersons with disabilities pregnant women newborns work-injury victims and the poor and the vulnerable No data
1a2 Proportion of total government spending on essential services (education health and social protection) No data
Goal 3 Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
311 Maternal mortality ratio 6 (2017)
312 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel No data
371 Proportion of women of reproductive age (aged 15-49 years) who have their need for family planning satisfied with modern methods No data
372 Adolescent birth rate (aged 10-14 years aged 15-19 years) per 1000 women in that age group 129 (2015-2020)
382 Number of people covered by health insurance or a public health system per 1000 population No data
3c1 Health worker density and distribution No data
Goal 4 Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
411 Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 23 (b) at the end of primary and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving atleast a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics by sex No data
Goal 5 Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
511 Whether or not legal frameworks are in place to promote enforce and monitor equality and nondiscrimination on the basis of sex No data
521 Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to physical sexual or psychological violence by acurrent or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months by form of violence and by age No data
522 Proportion of women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner in theprevious 12 months by age and place of occurrence No data
531 Proportion of women aged 20-24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 and before age 18 No data
532 Proportion of girls and women aged 15-49 years who have undergone female genital mutilationcutting by age No data
561 Proportion of women aged 15-49 years who make their own informed decisions regarding sexual relations contraceptive use andreproductive health care No data
562 Number of countries with laws and regulations that guarantee women aged 15- 49 years access to sexual and reproductive health careinformation and education No data
5a1 (a) Proportion of total agricultural population with ownership or secure rights over agricultural land by sex and (b) share of womenamong owners or rights-bearers of agricultural land by type of tenure No data
5b1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone by sex No data
Goal 8 Promote sustained inclusive and sustainable economic growth full and productive employment and decent work for all
852 Unemployment rate by sex age and persons with disabilities No data
Goal 10 Reduce inequality within and among countries
1021 Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income by age sex and persons with disabilities No data
1031 Proportion of the population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed within the previous 12 months on thebasis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law No data
Goal 16 Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development provide access to justice for all and build effective accountable and inclusiveinstitutions at all levels
1613 Proportion of population subjected to physical psychological or sexual violence in the previous 12 months No data
1622 Number of victims of human trafficking per 100000 population by sex age and form of exploitation No data
1623 Proportion of young women and men aged 1829 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18 No data
1631 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officiallyrecognized conflict resolution mechanisms No data
1651 Proportion of persons who had at least one contact with a public official and who paid a bribe to a public official or were asked for abribe by those public officials during the previous 12 months No data
1661 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget by sector (or by budget codes or similar) No data
1662 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services No data
1671 Proportions of positions (by sex age persons with disabilities and population groups) in public institutions (national and locallegislatures public service and judiciary) compared to national distributions No data
1691 Proportion of children under 5 years of age whose births have been registered with a civil authority by age No data
16101 Number of verified cases of killing kidnapping enforced disappearance arbitrary detention and torture of journalists associatedmedia personnel trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months No data
16b1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of aground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law No data
Goal 17 Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
1781 Proportion of individuals using the Internet No data
Additional Reproductive Health Indicators
Percentage of married women with unmet need for family planning No data
Percentage of births attended by trained health professional 997 (2015)
Percentage of women aged 20-24 who gave birth before age 18 No data
Total fertility rate 174 (2018)
Legal marital age for women with parental consent No data
Legal marital age for women without parental consent 18 (2009-2017)
Gender Inequalities Index (Value) 011 (2017)
Gender Inequalities Index (Rank) 23 (2017)
Mandatory paid maternity leave Yes (2020)
Median age 379 (2020)
Population urban () 86012 (2018)
Percentage of secondary school completion rate for girls 1 (2013)
Gender parity in secondary education 0867 (2016)
Percentage of women in non-agricultural employment 473 (2013)
Proportion of seats in parliament held by women 327 (2017)
Sex ratio at birth (male to female births) 106 (2018)