25 Mar 2021

MP on passing of miscarriage leave legislation

From Morning Report, 8:49 am on 25 March 2021

Labour MP Ginny Anderson hopes a change to bereavement leave will reduce the stigma associated with miscarriage. 

Parliament unanimously passed legislation giving parents three days of bereavement leave following a miscarriage or stillbirth on Wednesday night.

Susie Ferguson spoke to Anderson.

She said the bill came directly from constituents calling for the law to change, and the response has been overwhelming.