The weeks after a child is born are supposed to be a time of joy, but for the mother and father of baby Priya, their time turned to heartbreak. 

Priya died at just 42 days old. 

Amidst grappling with the profound sorrow of losing a family member, Priya’s mother, who prefers to remain unnamed, was suddenly engaged in discussions about resuming her job.

But today’s win is bittersweet.

“Throughout my adult years, I’ve endeavored to make the world a better place. Receiving even a small acknowledgment of that is uplifting, yet we would much rather have our daughter with us,” Chris stated, holding back tears.

While speaking at Parliament House, Priya’s mother had a message for her daughter, who sparked this journey for the family.

“You have given me the strength and courage to make this change possible.

“You have given me a mother’s strength, the kind of strength that knows no bounds for her child.

“Priya, your dad and I will love you forever, to the moon and back and back again.”

The proposed legislation must still clear parliament, but since the Opposition has shown likely support, it’s expected to pass through the Senate smoothly and become enacted into law within the coming weeks.