Victoria’s Labor Party says it will provide free abortion services if Premier Ben Carroll is re-elected in next month’s state election. The pledge is framed as a way to protect women’s right to choose, positioning the policy as central to the party’s approach to reproductive health.

Outlets report that the plan focuses not only on coverage but also on improving access. ABC Australia says Labor’s approach includes measures aimed at better abortion care for women in regional and rural areas. The West Australian similarly highlights Labor’s commitment to ensure abortions are provided at no cost, but describes the promise primarily in terms of protecting choice.

Overall, the reporting agrees the policy is a re-election commitment from Labor in Victoria, with an emphasis on affordability and access to care as the core message of the proposal ahead of the vote.