Northern Territory government will today introduce legislation to parliament to make it easier for women to access later-term abortions.
The proposed amendments will allow women to access a pregnancy termination between 14-24 weeks, with the support of one doctor.
Currently abortions after 23 weeks are prohibited in the NT, unless deemed necessary to save the pregnant person’s life.
Northern Territory Health Minister Natasha Fyles says some women have to go interstate to access higher level services.