Abortion Law Reform Act 2008

The Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 is legislation in Victoria, Australia, that updated the laws regarding abortion. It effectively decriminalized abortion, allowing it to be treated as a medical procedure rather than a criminal act. The law permits women to seek an abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy with the approval of a doctor. After 24 weeks, abortions can still occur under specific circumstances, with the agreement of two medical practitioners. The act aimed to provide safer access to reproductive health services while also addressing women's rights and health choices.