Australian midwives should have power to prescribe medical abortions and contraception, inquiry hears

Universal reproductive healthcare committee urged to better credential and train midwives as experts warn of ‘abortion deserts’

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Australian midwives are calling for expanded roles, including prescribing medical abortions, as they warn of “abortion deserts” where women cannot access the healthcare they need.

In an inquiry hearing on Friday, midwives are also set to call for broader rights to prescribe contraceptives.

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