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Maternity Protection (Child Bereavement) (Amendment) Bill 2026: First Stage
Summary
Senator Nicole Ryan introduced a Bill to postpone maternity leave after a child’s death, with Second Stage agreed for next Tuesday.
Bill Maternity Protection (Child Bereavement) (Amendment) Bill 2026
CurrentNo. 9 of 2026 ›
I move:
That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Maternity Protection Act 1994 to provide for postponement of maternity leave in the event of the death of a child of a relevant employee, and to provide for related matters.
