Victorian Premier Denis Napthine has released a video ruling out changes to abortion laws. Source: AAP
THE release of a video by Victorian Premier Denis Napthine ruling out laws that would restrict a woman's right to choose to have an abortion was a move by a rattled and desperate premier, the opposition says.
Independent MP Geoff Shaw, who holds the balance of power in the parliament, has reportedly approached Dr Napthine wanting to overhaul the state's abortion laws.
A motion was passed at the Victorian Liberal Party state conference on Sunday backing changes to abortion laws.
Dr Napthine released a video message on Tuesday night ruling out changes.
"As premier, neither I nor my government have any intention of introducing legislation that would reduce a woman's right to choose," he said.
"This issue was vigorously debated in the community and settled in the parliament in 2008.
"Let me again be crystal-clear about this - I have no intention whatsoever of introducing or supporting legislation that would reduce a woman's right to choose."
Acting opposition leader James Merlino said the premier was rattled.
"The premier released a video yesterday which can only be described as a move by a rattled and desperate premier," he told reporters.
"The fact of the matter is the only way that this issue will be debated in the parliament next year is if Premier Napthine has made a deal with Geoff Shaw."
Mr Merlino said it was clear Mr Shaw wanted a debate on the issue and it would be up to Dr Napthine to decide whether to give it the green light.
A Victorian government spokesman said Mr Merlino's comments were a lie.
"James Merlino has been in parliament long enough to know that any member of the upper house can directly introduce a private member's bill," the spokesman said.
"This includes Labor members."
Mr Merlino was asked by a reporter earlier on Wednesday about a possible move by Labor MP Christine Campbell, who wants a section of abortion law reformed, bringing a private member's bill in the upper house.
"At the end of the day it is the government that controls the debate in parliament," he said.
Anda sedang membaca artikel tentang
Video shows Vic premier desperate: Oppn
Dengan url
http://cucidollaran.blogspot.com/2013/12/video-shows-vic-premier-desperate-oppn.html
Anda boleh menyebar luaskannya atau mengcopy paste-nya
Video shows Vic premier desperate: Oppn
namun jangan lupa untuk meletakkan link
Video shows Vic premier desperate: Oppn
sebagai sumbernya
0 komentar:
Posting Komentar