As another day looms large on Macquarie Street, while the controversial 'abortion bill' is debated, the member for Cootamundra has remained tight-lipped on how she might cast her vote.
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Nationals MP Steph Cooke has joined Wagga's Independent member Joe McGirr in refusing to publicise how they will vote on The Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019.
It is understood Cootamundra MP Steph Cooke did not take the opportunity to speak in parliament on Wednesday.
Ms Cooke told The Young Witness yesterday she is carefully considering the Bill, consulting with medical professionals and taking note of the various views of her constituents in deciding her vote.
"I will also be taking any proposed amendments into careful consideration," Ms Cooke said.
She thanked everyone across the electorate who has reached out to her for sharing their views.
The Bill, if introduced, will decriminalise of abortions in NSW and allow women to seek a termination up to 22-weeks gestation.
After 22-weeks the assessment of two doctors will be required to seek a termination.
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