Queensland Government Moves Motion Shutting Down Debate on Abortion

The move comes after abortion became a major issue for the LNP during the October election.

A pro-life person holds a model of a fetus while protesting in Aurora, Illinois, on Oct. 2, 2007. Scott Olson/Getty Images

Just weeks into his first term as Queensland’s new Premier David Crisafulli is being asked to resign.

The call comes from prominent Australian anti-abortion campaigner Dr. Joanna Howe, who expressed concern over a Liberal National Party (LNP) bill to ban discussing potential changes to current abortion laws in the state.