SH24195A comparative analysis of abortion care and outcomes post-decriminalisation in a public sexual health clinic in Queensland, Australia
Since Queensland’s decriminalisation of abortion in 2018, societal views have shifted, seeing abortion as a healthcare standard rather than a crime. However, most abortions are still privately funded in Australia. Cairns Sexual Health Service, a public provider, offers affordable, timely abortions without a GP referral. This paper examines clinical practice from 2019 to 2023, detailing the demographics and outcomes of those accessing the service. It also compares these results to a 2011–2015 review, prior to decriminalisation.