Pro-lifers draw inspiration from Bob Brown in defence of abortion clinic charges

By Tammy Mills
Photo by Penny Stephens

Supporters of a Melbourne mother of 13 who was the first person in Victoria convicted of breaching abortion clinic “buffer zone” laws are drawing inspiration from an unlikely source.

Pro-life groups say they could make a similar argument to former Greens leader Bob Brown to overthrow new safe access zone laws in Tasmania and Victoria banning protests within 150 metres of an abortion clinic…

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MP Fiona Patten was integral to the introduction of the safe access zone laws in Victoria. She’s pictured here on the day they came into effect on May 2 last year.

Read the full article on The Age’s website.