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Published 11:06 22 Jun 2017 BST
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Greens Senator @larissawaters just became the first woman in Australian parliament to give a speech while breast feeding. pic.twitter.com/lvmZ8C32GN
— BuzzFeedOz Politics (@BuzzFeedOzPol) June 22, 2017
Speaking back in May, Senator Waters said:First time I've had to move a Senate motion while breastfeeding! And my partner in crime moved her own motion just before mine, bless her
— Larissa Waters (@larissawaters) June 22, 2017
“I am so proud that my daughter Alia is the first baby to be breastfed in the Federal Parliament, we need more women and parents in Parliament. And we need more family-friendly and flexible workplaces, and affordable childcare, for everyone.”Last year, Australian parliamentary rules were changed to allow mothers breastfeed in the chamber. Children were previously banned in the chamber and breastfeeding mothers had to leave the chamber in order to feed their babies. This caused massive controversy as women were missing out on parliamentary duties and crucial votes as a result.
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