Don't want to start a war-confused about Steve Fielding speaking at home birth rally

[bon]

From what I have heard, the Liberal party is in support of homebirth as well and will be supportive of changes to the legislation to stop homebirth being made effectively illegal. I sort of feel like, while I don't really agree with Steve Fielding's views on many things, I am also not going to look a gift horse in the mouth - if he is offering his support to the cause, so be it - it can only be a good thing really.

[Indadhanu]

While I hope its because he truly believes that woman should have the right to a medically supported home birth, I am a bit cynical... some politicians use controversial decisions by the party in power as a platform to get up there and go "see, you should have voted US in, we'd NEVER have done this..."

JMO anyway, like I said, I am a bit cynical about politicians...

[bon]

While I hope its because he truly believes that woman should have the right to a medically supported home birth, I am a bit cynical... some politicians use controversial decisions by the party in power as a platform to get up there and go "see, you should have voted US in, we'd NEVER have done this..."

Political point scoring...wouldn't put it past any of them. But if a politician supporting home birth helps to make it 'legitimate' then TBH I am not really bothered by what their motives are KWIM? We still get the desired result.

[Smoke Jaguar]

Steve Fielding is coincidentally about to oppose a lot of bills that with his opposition could lead to a double dissolution and will just about guarantee he gets in next time (knowing that under the current situation he's not going to be re-elected!).
However, good to get his support even though he doesn't have mine. He's got some stupid ideas about student 'unionism' (opposing fees because poor students can't afford it...though if they actually need a service it could cost them more without the compulsory fee!!).
Anyhoo - I'm impressed with how switched on he is about what's at stake. He asked some good questions a few weeks ago and his input actually makes sense.

[FabFiona]

From what I have heard, the Liberal party is in support of homebirth as well and will be supportive of changes to the legislation to stop homebirth being made effectively illegal.

I'm not so sure on the Liberal Party - Senator Nick Minchin, who is the Leader of the Liberal Party in the Senate said the below on the ABC program Q & A when he was on with Nicola Roxon...

"TONY JONES: Nick Minchin?

NICK MINCHIN: Look, on this subject I agree with Nicola. I think she's in the right space on this. I mean, my wife had our three children in hospital. I personally worry about home birthing. I think that's a very big decision to make and one that, you know, has real risks attached to it and I, frankly, personally, would encourage people to have their babies in hospitals with the proper medical care, and I sympathise with Nicola on this.

NICOLA ROXON: Tony, I think one of the real issues is if we don't find some other resolution, will it somehow drive home birthing underground and actually make it more dangerous.

NICK MINCHIN: Yeah."

[Lulu]

Onya Nick, you dork.

I was mildy surprised to see Steve in the background too, thanks for explaining it Rory!