
Rachel Merton
Rachel Merton is a Liberal MP in New South Wales who voted against a recent abortion bill. Her position highlights the ongoing divisions within the party regarding reproductive rights and the varying perspectives on healthcare legislation among its members.
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Rachel Merton is a Liberal upper house MP supported by Joanna Howe for opposing abortion.
Joanna Howe was labelled a bully; now she is donating to NSW LiberalsThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-07-26
Rachel Merton praised the Queensland government’s decision to keep its coal-fired power stations open.
The NSW Liberals have picked a side in the housing war. Now they face their next fightThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-10-15
Liberal upper house MP Rachel Merton spoke in favour of the bill as a licensed shooter.
Coalition divided as Liberals accuse Minns of 'US-style political horse-trading'The Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-09-04
Rachel Merton opposed the bill.
Liberal leader Mark Speakman refuses to say which way he will voteThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-05-11































