Breastfeeding could be allowed in Parliament following 'baby boom'

By Latika Bourke
Updated November 10 2015 - 8:18am, first published November 9 2015 - 1:40pm
Ms O'Dwyer, with daughter Olivia, and Labor's Amanda Rishworth with son Percy, is part of a "baby boom" in Parliament.  Photo: Andrew Meares
Ms O'Dwyer, with daughter Olivia, and Labor's Amanda Rishworth with son Percy, is part of a "baby boom" in Parliament. Photo: Andrew Meares
Kelly O'Dwyer, Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, in the chamber. Photo: Andrew Meares
Kelly O'Dwyer, Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, in the chamber. Photo: Andrew Meares
Assistant Treasurer Kelly O'Dwyer with her daughter Olivia. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Assistant Treasurer Kelly O'Dwyer with her daughter Olivia. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Ms O'Dwyer, with daughter Olivia, and Labor's Amanda Rishworth with son Percy, is part of a "baby boom" in Parliament.  Photo: Andrew Meares
Ms O'Dwyer, with daughter Olivia, and Labor's Amanda Rishworth with son Percy, is part of a "baby boom" in Parliament. Photo: Andrew Meares

MPs could soon be allowed to breastfeed on the floor of both houses of Parliament after it emerged an inquiry has been called following revelations that Liberal frontbencher Kelly O'Dwyer was urged to express more breast milk to avoid missing votes.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Tamworth news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.