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Childbirth and the Law Forum

Childbirth and the Law Forum

October 16, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Articles

The Childbirth and the Law Forum explored the legal issues surrounding birth at home and in hospital. Writer and social commentator Catherine Deveny (@catherinedeveny), who…

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Home birth is a viable and safe option for most women

Home birth is a viable and safe option for most women

July 11, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Articles

By Meredith McIntyre, Monash University In response to a recent South Australian coroner’s finding that three babies died from preventable causes, Health Minister Tanya Plibersek…

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Pushing home birth underground raises safety concerns

Pushing home birth underground raises safety concerns

July 10, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Articles

By Hannah Dahlen, University of Western Sydney Women have the right to determine what happens to their bodies; and this includes where and how they…

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Coroner’s Recommendations: Short sighted and misses the point on homebirth

Coroner’s Recommendations: Short sighted and misses the point on homebirth

June 10, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Media release

MEDIA RELEASE 7 June 2012 Following an inquest in to the death of three babies, recommendations about the provision of homebirth services have been made…

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Attorney General rejects AMA’s calls for homicide laws to be used to prosecute homebirth mums

Attorney General rejects AMA’s calls for homicide laws to be used to prosecute homebirth mums

April 10, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Media release

MEDIA RELEASE 29 February 2012 Attorney General rejects AMA’s calls for homicide laws to be used to prosecute homebirth mums Attorney General Christian Porter has…

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Proposed WA foetal homicide laws dangerous to mums and babies

Proposed WA foetal homicide laws dangerous to mums and babies

March 10, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Media release

MEDIA RELEASE 27 February 2012    Proposed WA foetal homicide laws dangerous to mums and babies Australian Medical Association West Australian President Dave Mountain has called…

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