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flag Australia's paid parental leave bill for stillbirths sparks debate over abortion, but officials say it's about supporting grieving families, not changing abortion laws.

flag A proposed Australian bill to extend paid parental leave to parents experiencing stillbirth or early infant death has sparked political debate, with some Coalition MPs raising concerns about its implications for late-term abortion. flag The legislation, aimed at clarifying existing government-funded leave and ensuring employers provide paid time off, applies when a child is stillborn or dies shortly after birth, including after a medical termination, provided a medical practitioner certifies the stillbirth. flag Government ministers, including Amanda Rishworth and Mark Butler, rejected claims the bill addresses abortion policy, calling such arguments politically motivated and insensitive. flag The bill seeks to provide consistency and support for grieving families, not to alter abortion rights. flag The Senate has not yet voted on the measure.

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