Dutton comes out against NSW abortion decriminalisation bill, saying '22 weeks is too late'

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says it's ultimately a matter for the mother, but he is against late term abortions.

Source: AAP

Peter Dutton is the latest federal MP to speak out against NSW's push to decriminalise abortion.


Senior government minister Peter Dutton says he supports a woman's right to choose, but 22 weeks is too late to get an abortion. 

Asked about a contentious bid to decriminalise abortion in NSW, Mr Dutton told Nine's Today show that he would vote against it if he was in State Parliament because it allows late-term terminations. 

"It's a matter ultimately for the mother, but 22 weeks is too late," Mr Dutton said.

"If you Google the image of a 22-week foetus, you have a look at the image. I think it's a very difficult circumstance for women obviously in any of those situations, but that's the most contentious element of the NSW debate and I wouldn't vote for it on that basis." 

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