Cognitive dissonance, thy name is Victoria.
How else to explain a state in which the miscarriage of a wanted baby is commemorated with a certificate, while the killing of an unwanted baby is protected by law?
Premier Daniel Andrews last night announced the creation of a certificate for parents who lose a child through miscarriage.
“Parents who have experienced early pregnancy loss can now apply for a commemorative certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria,” he announced via Twitter.
“Hopefully it’ll help bereaved parents mourn the child they never got to meet.
A message on the government’s website says: “To be able to provide these...
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