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Fetal abnormality is not a ground for a late abortion, despite a strong recommendation from the ASC that it should be.



A girl under 16 years is allowed to make the decision whether or not to continue her pregnancy. ALRANZ supports this and also supports involvement of parents. The paramount concern must be what is in the best interests of the girl.

Socio-economic circumstances cannot be taken into account although inability to provide adequate care is a common reason for deciding not to continue a pregnancy.



Most abortions in NZ are carried out on the grounds of mental health. ALRANZ believes that most women are mentally healthy and quite capable of making a decision about abortion. Counselling should be available to assist women.

Contraceptive failure is not a ground for abortion, even for the woman who has taken all precautions to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.



The abortion rate in NZ is less than in Australia and the USA but more than in many other low fertility countries.

ALRANZ supports measures to reduce unplanned pregnancies.