Victoria becomes first state offering free abortion care up to 16 weeks
Victoria will become Australia's first state to offer free abortion care, with both Labor and the Coalition matching commitments to cover out-of-pocket costs up to 16 weeks' gestation ahead of November's election. Opposition leader Jess Wilson said the Liberals and Nationals would cover GP consultations, scans, tests and medication, which can exceed $1,000. The ACT began covering costs in 2023.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 04:05 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 04:21 UTC
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