Crossbench MP prepares to wedge Victorian government on abortion access bill

Vote on bill to guarantee access to abortions at publicly funded hospitals could happen Wednesday

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A bill guaranteeing the ability of women to obtain abortions at publicly funded hospitals could be put to a vote in Victorian parliament on Wednesday after negotiations between its sponsor, crossbench MP Fiona Patten, and the government broke down.

It comes amid claims at least one patient a week is being turned away when seeking a termination at a Victorian hospital.

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