WATCH: Heart-wrenching account of babies left to die in Australian hospitals

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A Queensland midwife has shared harrowing accounts of babies born alive after late-term abortions, fighting for their lives only to be left to die without medical intervention.

Louise Adsett, a clinical midwife with 14 years of experience in maternity and birthing units, spoke before a state parliamentary inquiry into the Termination of Pregnancy (Live Births) Amendment Bill 2024 on Monday.

In response to the inquiry, Senator Ralph Babet pushed for a vote in federal parliament on an urgent motion calling for protection for all Australian newborns, regardless of the circumstances of their birth.

However, the motion was defeated, with 32 senators voting against it and only 18 in favour.

In Australian Parliament, a @Greens Senator pulled a 'vom' face behind @senatorbabet as he put forward a motion in defence of unsuccessfully aborted babies being left out to die.

You don't need to be a pro-lifer to find this depraved and disrespectful. Just decent will do. https://t.co/yKmtaN6cSh

— Rebekah Barnett (@dystopian_DU) August 20, 2024

Appearing on behalf of the Australian Christian Lobby, Adsett expressed deep concern over the increasing number of late-term abortions carried out for psychosocial or financial reasons at her hospital in Brisbane's south.

Adsett described how babies, delivered as early as 15 weeks, have been born alive, gasping for air, and displaying a palpable heart rate. "These babies fight for their lives as we are designed to do," she said tearfully, recounting how some are placed in 'witches hats' and left to die without medical care.

BREAKING: 32 Senators just voted against giving equal treatment to all Australian newborns. Only 18 Senators voted for this. @AustralianLabor and @Greens voted unanimously against birth equality, as did 4 Liberals (Kovacic, Bragg, Hume and Birmingham). This is absolutely… pic.twitter.com/e5gCN72oOj

— Dr Joanna Howe (@ProfJoannaHowe) August 20, 2024

She shared a particularly heart-wrenching case of a baby born at 21 weeks who struggled for five hours before passing away. The parents did not wish to see or hold the child, leaving midwives and doctors to provide care amidst other births.

Thank you to the Senators who voted in favour of a motion to acknowledge the fact that babies surivive abortions and are deserving of medical care- thank you first of all to Victorian Senator for the United Australia Party, Ralph Babet who moved the motion, and for those who… pic.twitter.com/ImpohSSm4R

— Australian Christian Lobby (@ACLobby) August 20, 2024

Adsett, a mother of three and a 'conscientious objector' to abortion, emphasised that these babies "deserve better" and should have the same rights as any human being.

The bill, introduced by Katter's Australian Party, seeks to ensure that babies born alive after abortions receive appropriate medical care, aligning Queensland with similar reforms in South Australia and New South Wales.