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Protesters demand Rudd dump birth amendment

Brisbane : Australia | 27 days ago  
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  • Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd
    Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd
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Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd
About 300 women and children and a sprinkling of men turned out in showery conditions outside Mr Rudd's Morningside office this morning. Many waved placards, pushed prams or carried babies in their arms. Speakers told the rally that women should have the right to decide how they give birth.
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    Those present say amendments to the Medicare for Midwives Bill will result in a medical veto over midwifery practice and home births. They have challenged the Mr Rudd and Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon to stand up to the ...
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