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- HLPS tribute to the late David Cumming
Rest In Peace – David Cumming David Cumming passed away on Sunday, Sept 6th 2026. He was a long-time member of the Human Life Protection Society and a beautiful, gentle soul. David was very supportive… More - A sombre symbol of abortion in Canberra
A rally was recently held at Parliament House in Canberra to raise awareness about the problem of abortion in Australia. Organised by the Australian Christian Lobby, the rally included an eye-catching display created in honour… More - Current abortion statistics
Although it is always difficult to get an accurate picture of abortion numbers for Australia, we have been able to find the number of surgical abortions committed in Tasmania as well as the total of… More - Anne Sherston euthanasia interview with Right to Life NSW
A conversation with Anne Sherston of the Human Life Protection Society on euthanasia, an ageing movement, and why they won’t stay quiet. The Fight Against False Compassion by Right to Life What is the Human… More - Submission to the three-year review of Tasmania’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Act
Below you will find a submission by the Human Life Protection Society for Tasmania’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Act three-year review. See also our article which forms part of this submission here - Calvary: Upholding the Dignity of Life at Every Stage
The following statement is from Tony Brennan, the Regional Director of Mission at Calvary St John’s Hospital. In it, Mr. Brennan explains the philosophy underpinning Calvary’s decision to not provide assisted-suicide services in its hospitals.… More - Young South Australian to die by assisted suicide
26-year-old Annaliese Holland will end her life within months through assisted suicide in Adelaide. Her story has been appearing in mainstream media, leading to concerns that her case is glamorising assisted suicide. An excerpt from an ABC news… More - Death as a way out: euthanasia precedent in Spain
The life of Noelia Romos was tragic enough, but it is her death by euthanasia which has brought worldwide attention to her case. The Spanish courts overruled her father’s attempts to stop her death, and… More - Pro-abortion professor withdraws controversial appointment at Catholic uni
The radical pro-abortion Professor Susan Ostermann has turned down a controversial appointment that sparked protests all around the United States, by students and pro-life activists alike. Professor Osterman was originally appointed as head of the… More - More ACT babies born alive after abortion
A recent Freedom of Information request in the ACT has revealed that there is an increasing number of babies being born alive after an abortion. by Minny Jackson Recent information obtained through a Freedom of… More - Is abortion ever the right choice?
The successful pro-life organisation, Live Action has produced a downloadable e-book aimed at educating the public about the issue of abortion. Here is what Live Action has to say about the e-book: Listen to the… More - Euthanasia in Tasmania
The Euthanasia legalisation is a form of killing which has traditionally been prohibited by the great world religions. It is now becoming increasingly routine and validated by contemporary cultural doctrine. by Wayne Williams From a… More - Disability Commissioner Tasmania Newsletter-February 2026
Here are some highlights from the February newsletter of the Disability Commissioner Tasmania. In this issue: Join the Tasmanian Disability Inclusion Advisory Council Expressions of interest are now open for Tasmanians to serve as council… More - Amanda Stoker responds to the KAP abortion-gag rollback
Queensland MP, Bobbie Katter, of the Katter Australia Party, this week made an unsuccessful attempt to overturn the LNP government’s ban on abortion being debated in Parliament. Anne Sherston, President of the Human Life Protection… More - HLPS statement on Calvary hospital takeover
When the Hobart Private Hospital was bought by Catholic provider Calvary Health Care, there was an outcry over future access to some procedures, such as abortions, vasectomies, IVF, gender affirming surgery and assisted suicide. Several… More - Cancer and pregnancy: how a mother chose life for her baby
21 years ago, a Melbourne mother Tricia Colman received a devastating cancer diagnosis during her seventh pregnancy. She was offered an abortion but chose life for her child. It was 2005, and Tricia arrived for… More - Mental health issues more common after abortion
Women who have abortions face an “increased risk of mental health-related hospitalisation” compared to those who carry their pregnancies to term, according to a recent study. - Abortion law around Australia
In Australia, abortion law varies from state to state or territory. We’ve listed the laws for each jurisdiction and provided the pertinent sections of each law. - HLPS 2025 conference report by Wes Bredenof
Pastor Wes Bredenof attended our recent conference and wrote this report for his blog. Wes has graciously allowed HLPS to reproduce his conference report here on our website. - 2025 Conference talks
Our 2025 Conference was a great success and we have provided videos of the addresses for those who couldn’t be present on the day. - Memorial of Mercy for Babies Lost through Abortion
In December 2015, Pope Francis declared 2016 to be a Jubilee Year of Mercy. The Catholic Women’s League Tasmania Inc. (CWL) responded by submitting a proposal to Archbishop Julian Porteous to establish a memorial to unborn babies lost through abortion. - Abortion: World’s Leading Cause of Death in 2024
As 2025 kicks in, it has been revealed that abortion was the leading cause of death globally in 2024, with over 45 million unborn children killed in the womb in 2024.