Victorian Abortion Law Reform Act 2008

The Victorian Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 updated laws in Victoria, Australia, to make abortion safer and more accessible. It decriminalized abortion, removing it from the criminal code, and allowed women to access termination services up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, with later abortions permitted if deemed necessary by a medical practitioner. The law aims to reduce barriers, ensure safe procedures, and promote women's reproductive rights, emphasizing that abortion is a health issue rather than a criminal matter. It also emphasizes respectful and confidential care for women seeking abortions.