Synod Resolution on Abortion 1992 (11.4 kb)
That the Synod adopt the following policy statement on abortion: "In a world of peace, justice and harmony of relationships, where hopes are fulfilled and plans succeed, there would be little need for women to seek abortions. However, we recognise that abortion must remain a legal option for a woman who is unable to continue her pregnancy..."

 Synod Resolution on Abortion 1993 (15.6 kb)
The Synod is aware that in 1991 the Assembly established a Task Group on broader issues of sexuality to report back in 1997. Therefore the Synod limited its discussion to abortion. In particular, this issue arose in the 1991 Synod because of bills introduced into the NSW Parliament by Rev Fred Nile, and is designed to allow the Church to take a position on abortion as a public issue. It needs to be stressed that the 1992 Synod resolutions do not limit freedom of conscience. It is accepted that members and Parishes will need to make their own decisions in specific circumstances, and the resolutions were structured in that way.

 Synod Resolution on Abortion 1992 (32.1 kb)
That the Synod adopt the following policy statement on abortion: "In a world of peace, justice and harmony of relationships, where hopes are fulfilled and plans succeed, there would be little need for women to seek abortions. However, we recognise that abortion must remain a legal option for a woman who is unable to continue her pregnancy..."