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Victoria Parliament Moves to Strip Religious Abortion Exemptions

10/20/2025

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The Parliament of Victoria is moving to remove religious exemptions for Catholic hospitals, mandating they perform abortions and provide contraception.
Advocates argue that current laws create barriers to abortion access.
Opponents point to the emotional toll on medical professionals who would be forced to perform abortions.
In De Kalb, residents express frustration with the city council's inaction on abortion-related ordinances and call for moral leadership to protect unborn children.

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The Parliament of Victoria is moving to remove religious exemptions for Catholic hospitals, mandating they perform abortions and provide contraception.
Advocates argue that current laws create barriers to abortion access.
Opponents point to the emotional toll on medical professionals who would be forced to perform abortions.
In De Kalb, residents express frustration with the city council's inaction on abortion-related ordinances and call for moral leadership to protect unborn children.