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  • Dec 17, 2011, 06:30 AM
    ScottGem
    You are under the age of consent anywhere in Australia
    Age of consent laws - Resource Sheet - National Child Protection Clearinghouse

    Also there is no close in age defense since he is 4 years older.

    Whether your doctor will be required to report this, is unclear, but you will need your parent's permission for the abortion, if its allowed at all.

    I'm sorry, this is not what you wanted to hear, but these are the facts. You made the choice to engage in this behavior and now you, your boyfriend and the child will have to deal with the consequences.
  • Dec 18, 2011, 08:55 AM
    Jade12
    So we will only get in trouble well my boyfriend will if the doctors choose to report it? So they can choose to report it or just not tell anyone?
  • Dec 18, 2011, 09:00 AM
    Fr_Chuck
    Since your parent will be with you, and have to sign for you, I doubt the doctor will report anything.
  • Dec 18, 2011, 09:02 AM
    ScottGem
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jade12 View Post
    So we will only get in trouble well my boyfriend will if the doctors choose to report it? So they can choose to report it or just not tell anyone?

    I don't know. I couldn't find any law or rules that require the doctor or hospital to report it. That doesn't mean they don't exist. Many places will require that an underage pregnancy be reported so that legalities can be dealt with.

    And you really have no choice in the matter. You NEED to be under a doctor's care to ensure a healthy birth, or even if you do try for an abortion it needs to be done by a doctor. So if the doctor is required to report it they will.

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