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MINISTER FOR HEALTH

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 263

Tubal Ligation and Vasectomy

Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for Health:

(1) Do age restrictions exist for tubas ligation and vasectomies in the ACT.

(2) If so, what are these age restrictions and why are they imposed.

Mr Berry - the answer to Mr Cornwells question is:

(1) No.

(2) The judgement is one reached by the medical practitioner with the individual patient.

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