In contrast, her spouse was permitted to utilize his entire leave allocation.

Legislation ensures that paid parental leave cannot be revoked by employers in the tragic event of a stillbirth or the loss of an infant.

“Priya’s proposal embodies love, compassion, dignity, and respect,” she expressed, her voice wavering with emotion, tears pooling in her eyes, and her hands unsteady.

“Our community and society must embrace compassion,” she asserted.

In the upper chamber, efforts by Liberal Senator Alex Antic, Nationals Senator Matt Canavan, and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation to curtail benefits in cases involving late-term terminations were unsuccessful.

Attempts to limit entitlements for late-term abortions

In the upper house, Liberal Senator Alex Antic, Nationals Senator Matt Canavan, and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation unsuccessfully attempted to limit entitlements where late-term terminations applied.