COMMUNITY Development Minister Cassy O'Connor has accused deputy Liberal leader Jeremy Rockliff of insulting women with his comments about proposed new abortion legislation.
But members of the Liberal Party have refused to become embroiled in a battle of semantics over the issue.
Mr Rockliff said the Government's introduction of the Bill was a distraction from the state's economic problems, which Ms O'Connor said was dismissive of an issue that Tasmanian women took very seriously.
"Mr Rockliff insulted the women of Tasmania and particularly those women who face some agonising choices in the event of an unplanned pregnancy," she said.
"This is just another example of the Liberals being opposed to socially progressive reform in Tasmania, or outright dismissive of it."
Mr O'Connor challenged Opposition Leader Will Hodgman to either condone or condemn Mr Rockliff's comments but Mr Hodgman would not be drawn on the issue.
Liberal community development spokeswoman Elise Archer also refused to get distracted by an argument over the comment.
"Ms O'Connor knows perfectly well that Liberal members will have a conscience vote on this issue, she should not be playing silly word games with it," she said.
The proposed Reproductive Health Act aims to remove the impediments that currently make it difficult for women to have access to legal terminations in Tasmania.
While abortion is legal in Tasmania, it is covered under criminal law, and the proposed legislation will allow for it to be regulated by the Health Department instead, as well as simplifying the process required to have an abortion.
The State Government is inviting public comment until March 22.
More information can be found at www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/pophealth/womens_health or by phoning 1800 671 738
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