Chris Minns Concedes To Opposition Backlash Over Gender-Neutral Terms In Breastfeeding Document

Key points

• NSW Premier Chris Minns has agreed to restore gendered terms such as mother and women to the state Parliament's breastfeeding policy. The change followed criticism from Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane, who objected to the removal of those words from the policy.
• The seven-page policy sets out support for breastfeeding employees, including lactation breaks and workplace facilities. Sloane said only women breastfeed babies and welcomed the reversal on social media.
• Critics argue many people who do not identify as women also breastfeed, and say gendered wording is inaccurate.