This page is a work in progress and will contain FAQs asked by Australians about abortion and contraception. It is designed to provide you with facts at your fingertips and will eventually include references to abortion law, abortion procedures and more. The first two reference pages, Abortion in Victoria, and 5 Medical Reasons to Avoid LARCS are now available.
Click on the link to go to the required page. Some pages include the information in downloadable files which can be printed as fliers and distributed.
Abortion FAQs
- Abortion law in Australia
- Number of Abortions in Australia
- 10 Questions About Abortion
- Abortion in Victoria
- Chemical abortions: questions and answers
Contraception FAQs
Some questions covered in these pages:
(Click the question to reveal the answer)
How safe are chemical abortions?
A recent US study analysed the insurance claims related to more than 800,000 mifepristone abortions, finding that almost 11% of women reporting a serious adverse event within 45 days of their abortion. See more at Chemical abortions: questions and answers
What states enforce abortion exclusion-zones?
All Australian states and territories employ some form of exclusion-zone, also known as a ‘bubble-zone’. See more at Australian abortion law: questions and answers
How many abortions are performed in Australia each year?
In Australia, there are upwards of 94,000 abortions committed each year. See more at Australian abortion numbers: questions and answers
