No issue proved more of a headache for David Crisafulli on the election campaign trail than abortion, writes Jack McKay.

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Texas sues New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills in challenge to shield laws in Democratic-controlled states.

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The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution ... The Senate may at any stage return to the House of Representatives any proposed law which the Senate may not amend, requesting, by message, the ...