The petition of residents of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House concerns about Abortion Law Reform (Woman's Right to Choose) Amendment Bill 2016. We agree:

1. that no one has the right to take the life of another human being;
2. a community mentality that says Abortion (the killing of a human being) is okay could be paving the way for other forms
of violence, especially towards young unwanted children from unstable relationships;
3. an abortion can affect the mental health of the mother which in some cases leads to mental health issues including
suicide;
4. conscientious medical staff must be affected when they witness the struggle of the baby who sometimes survives the
abortion and is left to die - this should never be allowed to happen.

Your petitioners therefore request the House to reject this Bill and promote a culture of life by finding ways to help mothers through their decision making when faced with an unwanted pregnancy; through sensible adoption laws, childless couples, who long for children, would be given the chance to be the good parents that society needs and cherishes.