Opinion
NSW abortion battle a front line in Coalition's faction wars
An ugly brawl to replace Gladys Berejiklian as NSW Premier could drag on the federal government as well.
Phillip CooreyPolitical editorAbout 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.
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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.com
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