Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

HEALTH REGULATION (MATERNAL HEALTH INFORMATION) ACT 1998 (NO. 62 OF 1998) - SECT 3

        The objects of this Act are to—

        (a)     ensure that adequate and balanced medical advice and information are given to a woman who is considering an abortion;

        (b)     ensure that a decision by a woman to proceed or not to proceed with an abortion is carefully considered;

        (c)     ensure that abortions are only performed by appropriately qualified persons and in suitable premises;

        (d)     provide statistical reports to government on the occurrences of abortions in the Territory;

        (e)     protect the privacy of women having abortions; and

        (f)     provide for the right of persons and bodies to refuse to participate in abortions.