Abortion is legal in Australia, but these women are being refused treatment. Doctors fear it's an 'unspoken ban'
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Decriminalisation was meant to give women access to safe, affordable abortions as a form of health care. Five years on, the ABC can reveal glaring examples of the system failing people in rural and regional areas at almost every step.

In a statement to the ABC, the Southern NSW LHD said it supports women’s access to “safe, high quality abortion services including access to medical terminations”.

It did not respond to direct questions about Melissa’s case, or about why Queanbeyan hospital had stopped providing surgical terminations.

Melissa’s health care team are still seeking answers from the LHD.

Dr Robertson, the sonologist, wrote to the LHD’s executive management the day after Melissa was turned away, requesting a formal apology on behalf of her patient.

Two and a half months later, she has not had a reply.