Scott Morrison sought advice to obstruct Nauru asylum seekers from accessing abortions, documents reveal

The article reveals that Scott Morrison overrode medical advice to deny abortion access for asylum seekers in offshore detention, citing legal restrictions on Nauru and Australia. His 2014 directive instructed against transferring women beyond Brisbane for terminations before 20 weeks' gestation, despite medical concerns about delays or pressure from external groups. The policy faced criticism for perpetuating deterrence at the expense of basic rights, amid allegations of abuse in detention facilities.