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On Wednesday, 17 June 2026, South Australian MPs voted on the Termination of Pregnancy (Restrictions on Terminations After 24 Weeks and 6 Days) Amendment Bill 2026.

The bill sought to provide greater protection for babies in the later stages of pregnancy.

The bill passed the Legislative Council but was defeated in the House of Assembly.

House of Assembly

Voted in favour of the bill (Good vote)

Chantelle Thomas, One Nation

Robert Roylance, One Nation

David Paton, One Nation

Jason Virgo, One Nation

Tom Koutsantonis, Labor

Sam Telfer, Liberal

Ashton Hurn, Liberal

Peter Malinauskas, Labor

Michael Brown, Labor

Voted against the bill (Bad vote)

Blair Boyer, Labor

Joe Szakacs, Labor

Aria Bolkus, Labor

Jenn Roberts, Labor

Alice Rolls, Labor

Rhiannon Pearce, Labor

Olivia Savvas, Labor

Katrine Hildyard, Labor

Cheyne Rich, Labor

Sarah Andrews, Labor

Nadia Clancy, Labor

Lucy Hood, Labor

Catherine Hutchesson, Labor

Josh Teague, Liberal

Erin Thompson, Labor

Louise Nicholson, Independent

Jack Batty, Liberal

Jayne Stinson, Labor

Tim Whetstone, Liberal

Jennifer Mitton, Labor

Matthew Marozzi, Labor

Cressida O’Hanlon, Labor

Chris Picton, Labor

Toby Priest, Labor

Matt Schultz, Independent

Ella Shaw, Labor

Megan Spencer, Labor

David Wilkins, Labor

James Agness, Labor

Lawrence Ben, Labor

Zoe Bettison, Labor

Geoff Brock, Independent

Nick Champion, Labor

Travis Fatchen, Labor

John Fulbrook, Labor

Edward Hughes, Labor

Did not vote

Nat Cook (was Labor, now Independent) did not vote as speaker but publicly opposed the bill

Alex Dighton (Labor) did not vote

 

Legislative Council

Voted in favour of the bill (Good vote)

Sarah Game, Family First

Heidi Giralamo, Liberal

Ben Hood, Liberal

Nicola Centofanti, Liberal

Clare Scriven, Labor

Tung Ngo, Labor

Dennis Hood, Liberal

Rebecca Hewett, One Nation

Cory Bernardi, One Nation

Carlos Quaremba, One Nation

*Laura Henderson (Liberal) paired vote for the bill

Voted against the bill (Bad vote)

Mira El Dannari, Labor

Kyam Maher, Labor

Hilton Gumbys, Labor

Russel Wortley, Labor

Emily Bourke, Labor

Ian Hunter, Labor

Robert Simms, Greens

Melanie Selwood, Greens

Justin Hanson, Labor

*Michelle Lensink (Liberal) paired vote against the bill         

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We are pleased to share with you our 2026 FamilyVoice Australia Mother of the Year.

This year, we honour Miranda Riddington, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and servant of her community. Miranda, from New South Wales, has been named our sixth Mother of the Year in recognition of a life marked by faith, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to family.

As our FamilyVoice spokesman Andrew McColl noted, Miranda is a most worthy recipient. Alongside her husband, she has raised ten children while serving faithfully in pastoral ministry and supporting those in need around her.

Interestingly, Miranda would describe herself as “just an ordinary mum.” Yet the picture painted by those who know her, especially her children, is anything but ordinary. They describe a mother who embodies love, humility, patience, and strength. A quiet hero whose impact has shaped not only her own family, but countless others.

For more than three decades, Miranda has served alongside her husband in ministry, walking with people through grief, hardship, and crisis. She has offered practical help, wise counsel, and a compassionate presence to those who needed it most. Her service has extended into prison ministry, support for orphans, and care for women and families facing difficult circumstances.

At the same time, Miranda devoted herself wholeheartedly to raising and homeschooling her ten children. Her home has been a place of faith, encouragement, and resilience. Even through challenging seasons, she modelled trust in God and a commitment to building a strong and loving family.

Now married for 47 years, Miranda is also a grandmother to 16 grandchildren. Her legacy is seen not only in her own family, but in the many lives she has touched through her service and example. She has consistently pointed others toward the importance of strong marriages, stable homes, and faith-filled living.

Too often, women like Miranda go unrecognised. They do not seek attention, yet their influence is profound. They are the quiet foundation upon which strong families, and ultimately a healthy and free society, are built.

That is why FamilyVoice Australia presents this award each year: to honour mothers who reflect the values of faith, family, and service, and to remind our nation where true strength begins.