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Human Rights (Children Born Alive Protection) Bill 2026

Debated Monday 17 August 2026

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1
Chambers
House of Representatives
Votes
0

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Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

  1. Monday 17 August 2026 · House of Representatives

    Second Reading

    The debate focused on the principles of the Human Rights (Children Born Alive Protection) Bill 2026, which aims to ensure equal medical care for children born alive after attempted terminations. Llew O'Brien argued that current clinical guidelines in some jurisdictions allow for the withholding of life-sustaining treatment from these infants, citing international obligations and coronial findings. The bill proposes statutory duties for medical care, reporting requirements for such births, and protections for mothers. No other members spoke during this segment of the debate.

    Outcome: The bill was moved for second reading by Llew O'Brien.

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