End Self Selective Abortions 22 October 2025

End Self Selective Abortions. New South Wales Parliament House. 22nd of October 2025. This protest was in support of John Ruddick putting forward a motion in The NSW Parliament today to ban self selective abortions. "to amend the Abortion Law Reform Act 2019 to prohibit the performance of terminations on persons for the purposes of sex selection" It was organised by Dr Joanna Howe in conjunction with PHPA (Pro Life Health Professionals) and Bird Flip. A number of politicians spoke including NSW Libertarian John Ruddick, New South Wales Libertarian Gemma Noiosi and New South Wales Liberal Susan Carter. This rally outside NSW Parliament House was organised by Dr Joanna Howe with Pro-Life Health Professionals Australia and Bird Flip. It followed John Ruddick MLC's introduction of a bill proposing to prohibit abortions performed for sex-selection purposes. Speakers argue for the bill through religious, medical, political and women’s-rights perspectives. 00:00 — Sydney Protest introduction Sydney Protest arrives before the formal program, recording the crowd, police presence, pink balloons and the absence of an apparent counter-protest. 3:08 — Dr Joanna Howe — organiser; pro-life campaigner Howe opens the rally and calls for opposition to abortion, with a particular focus on sex-selective abortion. She says the event is intended to build a broader activist movement and introduces the speakers who support Ruddick's proposed bill. She asks the audience to organise publicly and support political allies. 6:31 — John Ruddick MLC — Libertarian Party Ruddick describes the bill he introduced that afternoon and argues that abortions performed because a fetus is female should become a criminal offence. He refers to research and the 2019 parliamentary debate, argues the law should change, and says the proposal will be debated in 2026. He presents the bill as a response to what he says is evidence of sex imbalance. 15:44 — Naomi Bunker — registered nurse; Pro-Life Health Professionals Australia Bunker speaks as a nurse and executive member of Pro-Life Health Professionals Australia. She argues for the bill, refers to medical ethics and human-rights arguments, and calls on medical professionals and supporters to oppose sex-selective abortion. She urges supporters to speak about the issue in their communities. 21:45 — Rachael Wong — CEO, Women's Forum Australia Wong speaks about women's rights and says sex-selective abortion should be opposed as discrimination against girls. She discusses the campaign from her perspective as head of Women's Forum Australia and calls for public advocacy in support of the bill. Her address links the proposal to arguments about sex-based rights. 29:05 — Gemma Noiosi — Vice President, NSW Libertarian Party; Libertarians for Life Noiosi says the NSW Libertarian Party has launched Libertarians for Life. She praises Ruddick and Howe, calls on pro-life women to become more active in public debate, and argues that libertarian principles should extend to unborn children. She encourages people who identify as libertarians to join the group and support the campaign. 34:07 — Millicent Sedra — Echo Church Sedra speaks from a Christian perspective, arguing that human life has inherent value and calling on Christians to speak publicly against abortion. She criticises feminist and political arguments that support abortion and urges the audience to mobilise around the campaign. Her address draws on Christian theology and faith-based activism. 44:14 — Susan Carter MLC — Liberal Party Carter says she supports Ruddick's proposed bill and argues that sex-selective abortion is discriminatory. She speaks about her previous role with Right to Life NSW and calls on parliamentarians to support legal protection for unborn girls. She frames her contribution around equality before the law. 49:50 — Bird Flip team — pro-life youth campaign Young Bird Flip members lead the crowd in a chant supporting the proposed bill. The group is presented as part of the campaign's youth organising and outreach work. 56:11 — Esther — Australian national anthem Esther leads the crowd in *Advance Australia Fair*. Howe thanks her following the performance. 58:21 — Dr Joanna Howe — closing campaign address Howe returns to urge attendees to contact MPs, bring others to future actions and campaign for the bill before its expected parliamentary vote. She announces a further action outside East Hills MP Kylie Wilkinson's office, thanks the police, speakers and attendees, and calls the group photograph. 1:03:20 — Sydney Protest closing observations Sydney Protest records the crowd dispersing after the group photograph, noting the turnout and that no counter-protest appeared. Telegram: https://t.me/Sydney_Protest/5488 #SydneyProtest #ProLife #EndSexSelectiveAbortions #NSWParliament #AbortionLawReform #JohnRuddick