Paid Parental Leave for grieving parents

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 - 8:30am to 9:00am

When Chris Breen and his wife lost their baby Priya when she was just six weeks old, they needed time to grieve.

But while Chris was still able to take his planned three months of parental leave, his wife, who goes by the name Priya’s mum, was forced back to work.

That's because her planned paid maternity leave was cancelled by her employer. The two embarked on an important but very emotional campaign to ensure that paid parental leave cannot be cancelled in the event of still birth or infant mortality. I had the privilege of speaking with both of them, and here’s their story and campaign.

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Wednesday 8:30am to 9:00am
Australia's only national radio show focusing on industrial, social and workplace issues. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.

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Annie McLoughlin, James Brennan, Jiselle Hanna

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