Australian MPs allowed to breastfeed in parliament

The Australian House of Representatives has changed its rules to allow lawmakers to breastfeed and bottle-feed in the chamber. Under the old rules, MPs could only take babies into the public galleries or offices of the parliament building. The leader of the house welcomed the changes to “antiquated” practices. Breastfeeding in parliament is a controversial […]

The Australian House of Representatives has changed its rules to allow lawmakers to breastfeed and bottle-feed in the chamber. Under the old rules, MPs could only take babies into the public galleries or offices of the parliament building.
The leader of the house welcomed the changes to “antiquated” practices. Breastfeeding in parliament is a controversial issue in many countries, and lawmakers have been criticised for taking their babies to sessions.
The new regulations in Australia mean MPs’ infants will no longer be considered as “visitors”, banned from entering the chamber of the lower house.