The New South Wales Health Minister and Attorney-General have taken opposing sides over proposed legislation to change the legal definition of an unborn child. MPs will be allowed a conscience vote on the private member’s bill, which is designed to allow criminal liability for the death of a foetus that is at least 20 weeks old. Currently, charges can only be laid over the injury or death of the mother…

EVERY case of domestic violence reported to police, hospitals and non-government organisations will be recorded on a central data base under plans for a sweeping overhaul of domestic violence laws…