MPs cheer, applaud as bill to decriminalise abortion passes NSW lower house

NSW MPs erupted into cheers after a bill to decriminalise abortion passed the lower house but religious groups have already come out against the bill.

Members of NSW's lower house erupted into cheers as a bill to decriminalise abortion passed its first hurdle after three days of lengthy and passionate debate.

The private member's bill to remove abortion from the NSW criminal code passed the lower house late on Thursday night after three long days of debate and several amendments.

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