Australian Democrats
“The Democrats commitment is for... Abortion to be removed from criminal laws... The Democrats want to see reproductive health services in Victoria that... provide high-quality affordable reproductive services, including fertility and abortion services". (Victorian Democrats Commitment Sheet on Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Australian Greens
“Greens policy firmly supports a woman’s right to informed choice about their health and reproduction. The Greens in State Parliament after November 25 will put forward a private members bill to decriminalise abortion,“ said Jennifer Alden, “We propose a conscience vote be held on this bill." (Media Release, 8/11/06)
Australian Labor Party
Labor will “amend section 65 of the Crimes Act to provide that no abortion be criminal when performed by a legally qualified medical practitioner at the request of the woman concerned.” (Subject to a conscience vote) (ALP platform)
Christian Democratic Party
"The CDP believes that life begins at conception, (Psalm 139:13) therefore abortion at any time during a baby's development is murder. The CDP completely opposes any move to decriminalise abortion." (CDP Policy on Life Issues)
D.L.P. - Democratic Labor Party
“Support for legislation... that protects human life at every stage... Enforcement of the criminal law with respect to procured abortions and euthanasia through the prosecution of medical professionals who violate human life." (D.L.P. policies)
Family First
“Family First will seek to promote recognition and valuing of the inherent dignity of each human being from conception. In this context, Family First is opposed to the medical procedures of abortion.” (Family First Policy).
Liberal
“The Liberal Party believes this is an issue of personal conscience. We agree with the State's present practice where an abortion is not unlawful if it is undertaken by a doctor to prevent serious risk to the woman's physical or mental health. The Liberal Party has no plans to introduce legislation dealing with, or change any law on, abortion if elected on 25 November.” (Office of Ted Baillieu)
The Nationals
“This would be subject to a conscience vote if legislation were introduced. The majority of members including the Leader would be opposed.” (Office of Peter Ryan).
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