Australia enacts law granting paid parental leave to parents of stillborn or deceased infants, following a petition after a baby’s death.

Six-week-old Priya’s death led to new Australian laws preventing employers from revoking paid parental leave when a baby is stillborn or dies shortly after birth, offering grieving parents financial certainty. Her mother, anonymous for legal reasons, said the change honors her daughter’s legacy, driven by a petition with over 32,000 signatures. Workplace Minister Amanda Rishworth introduced the bill to reduce stress and support retention, while preserving existing bargaining rights. Separately, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced reforms requiring superannuation payments at the same time as wages, potentially adding $6,000 to average retirement savings due to earlier compounding, addressing $5.2 billion in unpaid super.