Senator ANNING (Queensland) (16:32): I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) every human being, no matter what stage of development, is sacred and is deserving of the rights to life and liberty, and (ii) mothers should be informed about the development of the unborn baby, the procedure of termination, the risks, both physical and psychological, due to the operation and alternatives such as adoption; and (b) calls on the Australian Government to fund counselling for women in relation to pregnancy terminations. I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator ANNING: Abortion is a confronting and divisive topic charged with emotion. However, despite what might be suggested, abortion is not liberation; it is the abandonment of women at their most vulnerable. Human life is sacred, born or unborn. No matter at what stage of development, they have an inherent right to life and liberty. Unfortunately, the reality today is that that isn't the case. We have seen outrage over the destruction of kangaroos, yet where is the same compassion when it comes to an unborn human? We have seen decisions to terminate a life based solely on a woman's socioeconomic situation. I am proud to be from a state that values life. I recognise the complexities of the issue and, as such, call on my colleagues to support the provision of fully funded counselling services without discrimination of circumstances.