Debate resumed, on motion by Mrs Gash:

That the House:

(1)

notes:

(a)

the growing acceptance of 15 October in Australia as the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day;

(b)

that this day is officially recognised in the United States and Canada; and

(c)

that this day is only informally celebrated in Australia;

(2)

calls on the government to consider the adoption of 15 October each year as the Official Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day; and

(3)

recognises the efforts of Nicole Ballinger in promoting the official adoption of this day by Australia.

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