Activists opposed to Women's Reproductive Rights are vowing to target Queensland lawmakers who voted to legalise abortion and erase the 119-year old part of the state constitution that was written before women could legally vote.

"I've always believed a woman should be able to talk to her doctor about her own health and her own body without it being a crime," said Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk before MPs voted 50 to 41 to move out of the 19th century.

Under the new rules, women can seek abortions in Queensland until the 22nd week of pregnancy; it would require the permission of two doctors after that.  Doctors could refuse to treat a woman on "moral" grounds, but they will also be legally required to refer her to another medical practitioner.  Safe access zones will protect women from protesters by banning demonstrations within 150 meters of Women's Health Clinics that perform abortions.

None of this sits well with anti-abortion rights groups.  "This has strengthened Cherish Life's resolve to remove pro-abortion MPs at the next state election," said the group's executive director Teeshan Johnson, "As the first responsibility of government is to protect innocent human life, these politicians have shown themselves to be unfit for public office."

But advocates for choice say the law needed to be changed for women and families in the 21st century.

"The reality is that nearly one in three Australian women will have an abortion in their lifetime.  Criminalising reproductive healthcare creates barriers for what is a simple medical procedure and makes it harder to access and afford, and has led some people to make life-threatening decisions," said Children by Choice manager Daile Kelleher.  "We thank the 50 Queensland MPs who voted for this bill.  You listened to the vast majority of your constituents who supported this bill and your vote will mean truly better health outcomes for all Queensland women."