Abbott`s beliefs affecting policy: Roxon

Health Minister Nicola Roxon has launched an attack on Tony Abbott and his religion,
accusing the opposition leader of letting his "personal beliefs" in Catholicism
affect his policy formulation.
Ms Roxon fired the salvo during question time when discussing Labor's commitment to
an "expanded and improved pregnancy, birth and baby hotline".
"We want to provide help and information and choice to women, not give them a
lecture," the health minister told parliament.
"This is in stark contrast to the complete failure of the leader of the opposition's
own baby, and that was the national pregnancy support helpline."
Mr Abbott's helpline was established in 2007 after he failed as health minister to
stop the introduction of the abortion pill RU-486.
Opponents argued the groups selected to formulate the advice to be provided on the
helpline were biased because they followed Catholic teaching and were openly
pro-life.
On Wednesday, Ms Roxon said Mr Abbott allowed his "personal beliefs to interfere and
get in the way of providing completely accessible and non-judgmental public
services".
"Mr Abbott doesn't live in the real world," she said.
The attack comes after the Rudd government warned Australians that the latest
opinion polls showed Mr Abbott could win the next election.
Frontbenchers lined up to label the opposition leader as "too risky" for the top job.