Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalA bill restricting late-stage abortions has failed to pass the South Australian lower house.Updated June 18, 2026 — 6:21am,first published 6:19amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:04Qantas unveils ultra-long Sydney to London flightVideo icon1:05Police investigate Hanson banner protestVideo icon1:16US officials release peace deal detailsVideo icon1:25Maroons gun reflects on father's passingAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
SA abortion bill defeated
A bill restricting late-stage abortions has failed to pass the South Australian lower house.













