While Ardern slammed the move, a statement on behalf of National Party leader Christopher Luxon did not provide any reaction to the US ruling. READ MORE:* What is Roe v Wade, and what happens if it is overturned? Chris McKeen/Stuff Christopher Luxon said the abortion issue was settled in the last Parliament and won’t be changing under a National Government he leads. Simon O'Connor/Facebook A post on National MP Simon O'Connor's Facebook page in the wake of the Roe v Wade ruling. The New Zealand Abortion Legislation Act 2020 was given royal assent on March 23, 2020, and came into effect the next day.

Source: Stuff June 25, 2022 08:46 UTC