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Support proposed changes to remove abortion from NSW Criminal Code (NSW only)

Aug 19, 2019
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Q. To what extent do you support or oppose the proposed changes to the law to remove abortion from the Criminal Code and re-define it as a medical procedure?

  Total Gender Age
Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+
Strongly support 44% 37% 51% 44% 42% 47%
Somewhat support 27% 31% 24% 28% 31% 23%
Somewhat oppose 8% 12% 5% 8% 7% 9%
Strongly oppose 9% 10% 8% 9% 6% 12%
Unsure 12% 10% 13% 11% 14% 9%
NET: Support 71% 68% 75% 72% 71% 73%
NET: Oppose 17% 22% 13% 17% 17% 13%
Base (n) 351 170 181 110 123 118
  • 44% of New South Welshmen strongly support the proposed changes to the Criminal Code and another 27% somewhat support this measure.

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