Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) Despite any conscientious objection in relation to terminations, a medical practitioner (including a medical practitioner who is not a suitably qualified medical practitioner) is under a duty to perform a termination in an emergency where the termination is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant woman.
(2) Despite any conscientious objection in relation to terminations, an ATSI health practitioner, a midwife or a nurse is under a duty to assist a medical practitioner in an emergency where a termination is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant woman.