No one should lose their job while they're on maternity leave

No one should be ousted while on maternity leave

It’s just days since Federal Minister Kelly O'Dwyer gave birth, and now attacks are being launched within the Liberal Party to try and have her ousted.[1]

Ms O’Dwyer is the first woman to have a baby while serving in Cabinet. Just last week she spoke out to champion the importance of examples women who have both a family and a high profile career in politics. Now, there are reports a group of “disgruntled millionaires” have chosen this as the moment to try and replace her in her local seat.[2] If we let them get away with it; it will set an incredibly dangerous precedent.

We have to generate a wave of public backlash so loud that Liberal Leaders can't ignore it -- and speak out to stop this attack. Can you help by signing and sharing this petition?

References (click to view)

1. Vexed Liberals move to dump Kelly O’Dwyer while on maternity Leave, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 April 2017.

To the Victorian Liberals and Prime Minister Turnbull,

We are extremely concerned about media reports that moves are being made to replace Higgins MP Kelly O’Dwyer while she is on maternity leave, and the dangerous precedent this would set. We urge you to stop this attack.

Signed,

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Rosemary , 3186  /  signed 2017-04-27 20:36:55 +1000
Terry , 2536  /  signed 2017-04-27 20:36:43 +1000
Jill , 3875  /  signed 2017-04-27 20:36:21 +1000
Peter , 2541  /  signed 2017-04-27 20:34:23 +1000
"I am not a Liberal make voter bur even amongst these right wing dinosaurs this anti female sentiment disgusts."
George , 5113  /  signed 2017-04-27 20:34:20 +1000
"This is a typical example of political hypocrisy. You want women in Parliament and then throw up every barrier you can to keep them out. I have decided that the current crop of Liberal representatives is not worth voting for, bu you still have time to change my mind."
Harry , 2315  /  signed 2017-04-27 20:32:49 +1000
Catherine , 2914  /  signed 2017-04-27 20:32:25 +1000
Barry , 7004  /  signed 2017-04-27 20:31:38 +1000
Patricia , 5127  /  signed 2017-04-27 20:31:36 +1000
"We need equality in Parliament which includes having mothers with children especially young babies. Kelly O’Dwyer needs commending for continuing on representing us. Let not the suited affluent gents be so biased & unjust."
Jillian , 2602  /  signed 2017-04-27 20:30:56 +1000
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