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I’m voting Yes for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament
I firmly believe that voting Yes to embrace a Voice to Parliament in the referendum on 14 October 2023 will lead to a more inclusive, equitable, and healthy Australia for all. The words to be included in the Constitution are quite simple and do four simple things: ...
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Media statement on White Ribbon Australia
MSI Australia welcomes White Ribbon Australia’s reinstatement of the reproductive rights statement on their website. We do, however, hold concerns as to what the stakeholder consultation process entails. The recent commentary from White Ribbon has also left us...
Queensland MPs vote for dignity, compassion and respect
MSI Australia welcomed the passing of the Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2018 in the Queensland Parliament last night. CEO of MSI Australia, Michelle Thompson, said the passing of the Bill will modernise the State’s termination of pregnancy laws, provide certainty for...
MSI Australia Welcomes Decriminalisation Recommendations
MSI Australia welcomes the release of the Queensland Law Reform Commission report that recommends removing abortion from the State’s Criminal Code. CEO of MSI Australia, Michelle Thompson, said the announcement today by the Queensland Labor Government to support the...
Gender Bias in the Media
Gender bias is all around us. It can be subtle, like calling a grown woman a “girl” or it can be obvious such as sexually harassing someone on the basis of their gender. Regardless of the form it takes, gender bias plays a crucial role in forming the way we perceive...
One Step Closer to Safe Access for NSW Women
MSI Australia welcomes the passing of legislation by the NSW Legislative Council today aimed at providing women with safe access zones around sexual and reproductive health clinics. MSI Australia CEO, Michelle Thompson, said the passing of the legislation meant the...
The Workplace Health & Safety Issue We Are Ignoring
Imagine going to work and being told by random strangers that you are going to hell. You have to push past people who tell you what you do is wrong, that you should be ashamed and that you’re doing the devil’s work. Your vehicle is regularly splashed by ‘holy water’...
Rejuvenated Clinic Pays Homage to Three Great Australian Women
MSI Australia will reopen its sexual and reproductive health clinic at Westmead in Sydney’s west this morning, paying homage to three prominent Australian women who have changed the face of reproductive rights in this country. “The MSI Australia Westmead Clinic has...
Marie Stopes searches for abortions fund philanthropists
We are looking for ‘brave philanthropists’ to support our $3 million Choice Fund for Australians who are struggling to afford abortion and contraception. We plan to use our tax-deductible gift recipient status to pay for pregnancy terminations and contraceptive...
Safe Access Zones: worthy of a politician’s outrage
I can't stand these people who stand at the corner and start yelling at you about what your views are on a very personal issue, just get out of my face, leave me alone I will make the decision up myself. These are powerful words. You’d be forgiven for thinking they...