Urge MPs to vote against Llew O'Brien's Redundant Pro-Life Bill
The issue
In 2022, the parliamentarians had already been presented with, and subsequently rejected, a bill similar to the currently proposed:
HUMAN RIGHTS (CHILDREN BORN ALIVE PROTECTION) BILL 2026 by Llew O'Brien.
The prior bill by Senators Alex Antic , Matthew Canavan and Ralph Babet was dismissed due to its redundancy, as current medical practices and guidelines under the existing law already prioritise the protection and care of infants born alive.
The rationale for this new bill echoes a path we've trodden before without need, not merely in legality but in ethical principle. It's critical to recognise the existent frameworks that adequately protect the rights and health of newborns in Australia.
Re-criminalising healthcare workers, who play a crucial role in supporting women's reproductive rights, undermines their professional integrity and causes unwarranted anxiety. Introducing legislation that is essentially a repetition of its predecessor (which was voted down due to its redundancy and the pressure it placed on healthcare professionals) only diverts valuable resources and attention from more pressing issues that actually require new solutions and support.
The 2022 bill was seen as unnecessary by numerous legal and healthcare experts. They argued that the existing statutory requirements and healthcare guidelines already cover the responsibilities that this proposed 2026 bill also claims to address.
Furthermore, medical professionals in Australia adhere to a globally recognised set of ethical and practical protocols, ensuring that the needs of babies born under any circumstances are promptly and ethically met.
Therefore, urging the federal MPs to vote against Llew O'Brien's HUMAN RIGHTS (CHILDREN BORN ALIVE PROTECTION) BILL 2026 is not merely a vote for legislative efficiency but crucially a vote for refocusing efforts and resources where they are genuinely needed. We must advocate for policy informed by facts, by necessity, and by respect for the existing structures that commendably serve our communities.
I implore you to stand against the redundancies that this bill represents. Let’s push for pragmatic, necessary legislation that will make impactful changes. Please sign this petition to reject the repetitive narratives and support more meaningful, balanced legislative pursuits.
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The issue
In 2022, the parliamentarians had already been presented with, and subsequently rejected, a bill similar to the currently proposed:
HUMAN RIGHTS (CHILDREN BORN ALIVE PROTECTION) BILL 2026 by Llew O'Brien.
The prior bill by Senators Alex Antic , Matthew Canavan and Ralph Babet was dismissed due to its redundancy, as current medical practices and guidelines under the existing law already prioritise the protection and care of infants born alive.
The rationale for this new bill echoes a path we've trodden before without need, not merely in legality but in ethical principle. It's critical to recognise the existent frameworks that adequately protect the rights and health of newborns in Australia.
Re-criminalising healthcare workers, who play a crucial role in supporting women's reproductive rights, undermines their professional integrity and causes unwarranted anxiety. Introducing legislation that is essentially a repetition of its predecessor (which was voted down due to its redundancy and the pressure it placed on healthcare professionals) only diverts valuable resources and attention from more pressing issues that actually require new solutions and support.
The 2022 bill was seen as unnecessary by numerous legal and healthcare experts. They argued that the existing statutory requirements and healthcare guidelines already cover the responsibilities that this proposed 2026 bill also claims to address.
Furthermore, medical professionals in Australia adhere to a globally recognised set of ethical and practical protocols, ensuring that the needs of babies born under any circumstances are promptly and ethically met.
Therefore, urging the federal MPs to vote against Llew O'Brien's HUMAN RIGHTS (CHILDREN BORN ALIVE PROTECTION) BILL 2026 is not merely a vote for legislative efficiency but crucially a vote for refocusing efforts and resources where they are genuinely needed. We must advocate for policy informed by facts, by necessity, and by respect for the existing structures that commendably serve our communities.
I implore you to stand against the redundancies that this bill represents. Let’s push for pragmatic, necessary legislation that will make impactful changes. Please sign this petition to reject the repetitive narratives and support more meaningful, balanced legislative pursuits.
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Petition created on 28 August 2026