Australia, Oct. 23 -- Women now have another avenue for accessing medical abortions, with the launch of a new online and over-the-phone service on Wednesday.

'Abortion Online' will expand access to early-stage abortion for women living in remote and rural areas through its digital platform.

The founder of Sydney-based sexual and reproductive health clinic Dr Emma Boulton launched the initiative to help more Australian women.

"Though abortion has finally been decriminalized in NSW, there is a long way to go in order to provide women all across Australia with comprehensive abortion care," the 66-year-old founder said.

"In Australia, there is a great deal of variation in the legal status of abortion between the states, so access to basic...