ACT becomes first Australian jurisdiction to offer free universal access to abortions
by Amy Remeikis from World news | The Guardian on (#6AZM6)
The healthcare program will be available for surgical and medical abortions up to 16 weeks' gestation
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The ACT has become the first Australian jurisdiction to offer free universal access to abortion services, prompting calls for the rest of the country to follow suit.
From Thursday, ACT residents who wish to access abortion healthcare will be able to do so without charge, regardless of whether they have a Medicare card.
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