Abortion bill permits discrimination against conscientious objectors

Abortion bill permits discrimination against conscientious objectors

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NZ Doctor 9 October 2019 Family First Comment: In written submissions, the NZMA and the RNZCGP express concern that, if passed unchanged, the bill will “undermine a doctor’s ability to exercise true freedom of conscience”…. “Legislating the ability for employers to discriminate on these grounds is a retrograde step. Furthermore, the phrase ‘unreasonably disrupt the employer’s activities’ could…

Abortion law critics angered by handling of submissions

Abortion law critics angered by handling of submissions

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NZ Herald 9 October 2019 Family First Comment: Conservative lobby group Family First is campaigning firmly against the legislation and its national director, Bob McCoskrie, called the situation “disgraceful”. “It’s highly controversial from both sides, so why shut that down? It’s a major change,” he said. “I think it’s patronising they can determine which submission they…

Range of strong views heard by politicians considering abortion law change

Range of strong views heard by politicians considering abortion law change

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TVNZ One News 8 October 2019 Family First Comment: Thanks to the good doctor… Dr Aimee Kettoola put forward her case against the proposed new laws. “As a paediatrician it is my life goal to care for and protect the most vulnerable in society and hence that must also include the unborn,” But the usual trash…