Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.Advocating for Life from conception to natural death ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Current abortion statistics](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/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 chemical abortions for the entire country. From our President, Anne Sherston: Two years ago, I requested from Freedom of Information - [Anne Sherston euthanasia interview with Right to Life NSW](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/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. - [Abortion: World's Leading Cause of Death in 2024](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/abortion-worlds-leading-cause-of-death-in-2024/) - 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. - [Memorial of Mercy for Babies Lost through Abortion](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/memorial-of-mercy-for-babies-lost-through-abortion/) - After Pope Francis declared 2016 to be a Jubilee Year of Mercy, the CWL established a memorial to unborn babies lost through abortion at Richmond, Tasmania. - [HLPS 2025 conference report by Wes Bredenof](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/hlps-2025-conference-report-by-wes-bredenof/) - Pastor Wes Bredenof attended our recent conference and wrote this report for his blog. Wes allowed HLPS to reproduce his conference report here on our website. - [Abortion law around Australia](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/abortion-law-in-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. - [Mental health issues more common after abortion](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/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 - [Cancer and pregnancy: how a mother chose life for her baby](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/cancer-and-pregnancy-how-a-mother-chose-life-for-her-baby/) - 21 years ago, a Melbourne mother Tricia Colman received a cancer diagnosis during her pregnancy. She was offered an abortion but chose life for her child - [HLPS statement on Calvary hospital takeover](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/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 - [Amanda Stoker responds to the KAP abortion-gag rollback](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/amanda-stoker-responds-to-the-kap-abortion-gag-rollback/) - Amanda Stoker responds to her failure to support the Katter Australia Party attempt to overturn the LNP government's ban on abortion being debated in Parliament - [Disability Commissioner Tasmania Newsletter-February 2026](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/disability-commissioner-tasmania-newsletter-february-2026/) - Highlights from the February newsletter of the Disability Commissioner Tasmania; the first edition of the Disability Commissioner Tasmania e-newsletter for 2026 - [Euthanasia in Tasmania](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/euthanasia-in-tasmania/) - Euthanasia legalisation is a form of killing which has traditionally been prohibited by world religions. It is now validated by contemporary cultural doctrine. - [Is abortion ever the right choice?](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/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. - [More ACT babies born alive after abortion](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/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 abortion. - [Pro-abortion professor withdraws controversial appointment at Catholic university](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/pro-abortion-professor-withdraws-controversial-appointment-at-catholic-university/) - Radical abortion advocate Professor Susan Ostermann has declined the controversial appointment that has generated protests nationwide. - [Death as a way out: euthanasia precedent in Spain](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/death-as-a-way-out-euthanasia-precedent-in-spain/) - The life of Noelia Castillo Romos was tragic enough, but it is her death by euthanasia which has brought worldwide attention to her case. - [Young South Australian to die by assisted suicide](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/young-south-australian-to-die-by-assisted-suicide/) - 26-year-old Annaliese Holland will end her life within months through assisted suicide in Adelaide. Mainstream media is promoting her case, glamorising VAD - [Calvary: Upholding the Dignity of Life at Every Stage](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/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, explaining Calvary's decision to not provide VAD. - [Submission to the three-year review of Tasmania's Voluntary Assisted Dying Act](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/submission-to-the-three-year-review-of-tasmanias-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 Final SUBMISSION VAD May 2026 - 1Download - [2025 Conference talks](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/2025-conference-talks/) - On this page, you can find links to the videos of those addresses, which were recorded on the day. Click on the links below to access the conference talks: ## Pages - [HOME](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/) - The Human Life Protection Society is a non-denominational, non-party political incorporated association, which promotes the right to life for all human beings. - [Read the latest pro-life news from around the world](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/pro-life-news-from-around-the-world/) - Read daily pro-life news from around the world. The Human Life Protection Society passionately defends the life of the most vulnerable from womb to tomb. - [Pro-life Supports: pregnancy, disability, end-of-life](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/supports/) - HLPS believes that because every human being is a unique and precious individual, every effort at providing pro-life supports should be encouraged. - [President's reports](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/presidents-reports/) - The President of the Human Life Protection Society presents reporst at our Annual General Meetings: downloadable versions of the reports can be found here. - [News](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/latest-news/) - Latest on Abortion - [Events](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/events/) - HLPS holds periodical events aimed at raising awareness about issues related to the defence of life: abortion, end-of-life care and living with disabilities. - [A short history of HLPS](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/history-of-hlps/) - This is a short history of the Human Life Protection Society in Tasmania. It traces the organisation's beginnings through its changes and to its work today. - [Membership with HLPS](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/membership/) - Thank you for considering a Membership with the Human Life Protection Society. Please read our Brochure & History page to gain an insight to our values and work - [Support the work of HLPS](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/support-our-work/) - There are several ways you can support HLPS: subscribe to our newsletter, read our daily pro-life news stories, become a Member, or make a donation - [Run or Walk for Life this November!](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/events/run-or-walk-for-life-this-november/) - Our Run/Walk event to raise money for LIFE was a great success, and raised over $1000! Almost half of the total amount was raised by a mother and son! - [HLPS Newsletter](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/hlps-newsletter/) - The Human Life Protection Society newsletter is sent out every 3 months; you can find downloadable archive copies on this page or email us to receive hardcopies - [Articles](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/articles/) - Our articles are selected to provide you with helpful commentary on contemporary pro-life issues: whether on abortion, euthanasia or disability. - [MEMBERSHIPS CIVI](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/memberships-civi/) - This page allows individuals to apply for memberships with the Human Life Protection Society. - [HLPS Rules of Incorporation](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/hlps-rules-of-incorporation/) - Associations Incorporation Model Rules 2017Download - [2025 Hobart Conference](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/events/2025-hobart-conference/) - Set in the heart of Hobart on the Derwent River, this year’s HLPS conference will bring together leading voices from across the nation to focus on Life - [About HLPS](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/about-hlps/) - This page explains what the Human Life Protection Society is all about: its aims and philosophy. - [Pregnancy Support Profile - Diamond Women](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/pregnancy-support-profile-diamond-women/) - Based in Sydney, Diamond Women was founded in 2006 to provide support, counselling and practical help to women facing unplanned or difficult pregnancies. - [Pregnancy Support Profiles](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/pregnancy-support-profiles/) - This page is home to profiles of various pregnancy support services found around Australia, and will be updated periodically. - [Honouring the Founders of HLPS](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/honouring-the-founders-of-hlps/) - The contribution of the founders of Right to Life remains unparalleled: they were committed to their patients and students, as well as to precious unborn babies ## Categories - [Uncategorised](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/category/uncategorised/) - [Abortion](https://www.hlpstas.com.au/category/abortion/) - 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