❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding abortion statistics, data collection, and potential penalties for non-compliance with reporting requirements. The Minister provides data and acknowledges the value of epidemiological information.
AnsweredQoN 1196Legislative Council
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ABORTIONS
(1) Will the minister inform the Parliament of the number of abortions carried out in Western Australia since the carriage of the Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act 1998? (2) Will the minister inform the Parliament of the number of abortions carried out - a couple of words in the parliamentary secretary’s copy of the question should be deleted - in the period from February 2001 to February 2002? (3) Will the minister inform the Parliament of the number of abortions that have been carried out following the 20-week gestation period from February 2001 to February 2002? (4) Does the minister agree that the information given by doctors after an abortion contributes to the gathering of epidemiological evidence on abortion, and will that enable public programs to be directed to a most vulnerable group? (5) In the review of the abortion Act is the minister considering putting in place a penalty for doctors who fail to fill in the information sheet on abortion within 14 days of the procedure? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
(1) Will the minister inform the Parliament of the number of abortions carried out in Western Australia since the carriage of the Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act 1998? (2) Will the minister inform the Parliament of the number of abortions carried out - a couple of words in the parliamentary secretary’s copy of the question should be deleted - in the period from February 2001 to February 2002? (3) Will the minister inform the Parliament of the number of abortions that have been carried out following the 20-week gestation period from February 2001 to February 2002? (4) Does the minister agree that the information given by doctors after an abortion contributes to the gathering of epidemiological evidence on abortion, and will that enable public programs to be directed to a most vulnerable group? (5) In the review of the abortion Act is the minister considering putting in place a penalty for doctors who fail to fill in the information sheet on abortion within 14 days of the procedure? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. Which words did the member want to remove from his question, because it may have some bearing on the accuracy of the answer? Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(2) Will the minister inform the Parliament of the number of abortions carried out - a couple of words in the parliamentary secretary’s copy of the question should be deleted - in the period from February 2001 to February 2002? (3) Will the minister inform the Parliament of the number of abortions that have been carried out following the 20-week gestation period from February 2001 to February 2002? (4) Does the minister agree that the information given by doctors after an abortion contributes to the gathering of epidemiological evidence on abortion, and will that enable public programs to be directed to a most vulnerable group? (5) In the review of the abortion Act is the minister considering putting in place a penalty for doctors who fail to fill in the information sheet on abortion within 14 days of the procedure? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Which words did the member want to remove from his question, because it may have some bearing on the accuracy of the answer? Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(3) Will the minister inform the Parliament of the number of abortions that have been carried out following the 20-week gestation period from February 2001 to February 2002? (4) Does the minister agree that the information given by doctors after an abortion contributes to the gathering of epidemiological evidence on abortion, and will that enable public programs to be directed to a most vulnerable group? (5) In the review of the abortion Act is the minister considering putting in place a penalty for doctors who fail to fill in the information sheet on abortion within 14 days of the procedure? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Which words did the member want to remove from his question, because it may have some bearing on the accuracy of the answer? Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(4) Does the minister agree that the information given by doctors after an abortion contributes to the gathering of epidemiological evidence on abortion, and will that enable public programs to be directed to a most vulnerable group? (5) In the review of the abortion Act is the minister considering putting in place a penalty for doctors who fail to fill in the information sheet on abortion within 14 days of the procedure? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Which words did the member want to remove from his question, because it may have some bearing on the accuracy of the answer? Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(5) In the review of the abortion Act is the minister considering putting in place a penalty for doctors who fail to fill in the information sheet on abortion within 14 days of the procedure? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Which words did the member want to remove from his question, because it may have some bearing on the accuracy of the answer? Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Which words did the member want to remove from his question, because it may have some bearing on the accuracy of the answer? Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. Which words did the member want to remove from his question, because it may have some bearing on the accuracy of the answer? Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(2) Will the minister inform the Parliament of the number of abortions carried out - a couple of words in the parliamentary secretary’s copy of the question should be deleted - in the period from February 2001 to February 2002? (3) Will the minister inform the Parliament of the number of abortions that have been carried out following the 20-week gestation period from February 2001 to February 2002? (4) Does the minister agree that the information given by doctors after an abortion contributes to the gathering of epidemiological evidence on abortion, and will that enable public programs to be directed to a most vulnerable group? (5) In the review of the abortion Act is the minister considering putting in place a penalty for doctors who fail to fill in the information sheet on abortion within 14 days of the procedure? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Which words did the member want to remove from his question, because it may have some bearing on the accuracy of the answer? Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(3) Will the minister inform the Parliament of the number of abortions that have been carried out following the 20-week gestation period from February 2001 to February 2002? (4) Does the minister agree that the information given by doctors after an abortion contributes to the gathering of epidemiological evidence on abortion, and will that enable public programs to be directed to a most vulnerable group? (5) In the review of the abortion Act is the minister considering putting in place a penalty for doctors who fail to fill in the information sheet on abortion within 14 days of the procedure? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Which words did the member want to remove from his question, because it may have some bearing on the accuracy of the answer? Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(4) Does the minister agree that the information given by doctors after an abortion contributes to the gathering of epidemiological evidence on abortion, and will that enable public programs to be directed to a most vulnerable group? (5) In the review of the abortion Act is the minister considering putting in place a penalty for doctors who fail to fill in the information sheet on abortion within 14 days of the procedure? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Which words did the member want to remove from his question, because it may have some bearing on the accuracy of the answer? Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(5) In the review of the abortion Act is the minister considering putting in place a penalty for doctors who fail to fill in the information sheet on abortion within 14 days of the procedure? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Which words did the member want to remove from his question, because it may have some bearing on the accuracy of the answer? Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Which words did the member want to remove from his question, because it may have some bearing on the accuracy of the answer? Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. Which words did the member want to remove from his question, because it may have some bearing on the accuracy of the answer? Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon Paddy Embry: In part (2) of my question you will see a typographical error on the second line, which has the words “of abortions carried out since 1998”. That is a repeat of a phrase in part (1). I have deleted “since 1998”. In other words, the first half of part (2) was a repeat of part (1). Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH: That should not make a difference to the answer. (1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(1) 30 304 induced abortions have been reported from the date of the Act to 31 January 2000. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(2) Between 1 February 2001 and January 2002, 8 330 induced abortions have been reported. Please note that the data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(3) 25 induced abortions of 20 weeks and greater gestation have been reported from 1 February 2001 to 30 January 2002. Once again, data for 2002 should be considered preliminary. (4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(4) The additional information requested on revised section 335(5)(d) headed “Abortion notice form 1” provides valuable epidemiological information. The collection of data regarding age, reason for termination, indigenous status and postcode of residence of the patient will assist in the planning and development of programs to reduce the number of women seeking non-health-risk-induced abortions. (5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
(5) The Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act review is in progress. It is not appropriate, therefore, for me to comment on that proposal at this time. Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: Before I ask that the business of the House be resumed, for those who have not heard, I intend to seek adjournment of the House at 5.00 pm rather than 6.00 pm today. Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon Derrick Tomlinson: Oh! Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: I thought Hon Derrick Tomlinson asked why I was adjourning at that time, and I was going to say that it was because members have been very good. The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjector did not ask why. Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: Today, three questions were asked by Hon Alan Cadby, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Jim Scott which, in total, amounted to 16 parts of a question. Members might feel disappointed sometimes if they miss out on asking a question, even though I extend question time and did so by almost 15 minutes today because some of our answers were also lengthy. Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon Norman Moore interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: I am probably the worst offender. At the same time, it is difficult when three questions contain 16 parts, of which no notice was given. At least Hon Jim Scott handed me a copy of the question so that I had something to work from. To expect a minister to be able to - Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon Norman Moore: You used to expect ministers to do that. Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: No. The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
The PRESIDENT: Order! Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Several members interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: I am not objecting to questions of that nature, although it is helpful if members are kind enough to hand us a copy of their questions. I am sure it would be also helpful to members opposite. When 16 questions are rolled into three questions, it is difficult for other members to have an opportunity to ask questions. Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon Alan Cadby interjected. Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: In your case. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
The PRESIDENT: Order, members! This is another debate. Is the Leader asking that the business of the House be resumed? Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
Hon KIM CHANCE: I am indeed, Mr President.
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