​This Issues Backgrounder compares abortion law in all Australian States and Territories as at 5 August 2019, including both the current NSW regime and that proposed in the Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (the Bill).

Reproductive abuse is defined as a deliberate attempt to control or interfere with a woman’s reproductive choices. There is a dearth of research on reproductive abuse, particularly qualitative research. This study aims to address this gap by exploring how health practitioners in a large Australian public hospital identify and respond to reproductive abuse.

This strategy, developed following a consultative process, aims to drive continuing improvement in the health and wellbeing of all women in Australia, particularly those at greatest risk of poor health. Key priorities and actions have been developed to drive change and improve health outcomes.

This major report provides policy briefs on major topics for women’s health and wellbeing. It draws on an array of ALSWH research work undertaken over the past decade that has been published with peer review and that provides sufficient evidence to warrant a series of policy recommendations.

This resource provides practical and concrete guidance on the provision of inclusive and accessible services related to gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health and rights for women and young persons with disabilities.