PoliticsFederalCanberra ObservedPrint articleOpinionNSW abortion battle a front line in Coalition's faction warsAn ugly brawl to replace Gladys Berejiklian as NSW Premier could drag on the federal government as well.Phillip CooreyPolitical editorAug 22, 2019 – 8.00pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginAbout a week and half ago, Barnaby Joyce texted both Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Nationals leader Michael McCormack.He asked both, in their capacity as citizens of NSW, to step in and help stop the legislation before the state's Parliament that would decriminalise abortion.Loading...Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreCanberra ObservedOpinionBarnaby JoyceJames MillarDominic PerrottetGladys BerejiklianMichael PhotiosLatest In FederalFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In PoliticsThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarSimon EvansNew MP Mary Aldred urges business to help women into the LiberalsAI jobs plateau suggests we’re embracing skillsLife & LeisureMeet Australia’s hospitality power couples1 hr agoMaxim BoonGet ready to geek out over the ‘coolest people-mover’ on the marketThis boxing attorney loves the rhythm of the fightRich ListAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her ownYolanda RedrupLuxury home sales take off as Australians get richerPharmacy chain ‘underdog’ takes the fight to Chemist Warehouse
