Australian parents who suffer a miscarriage could be given two days of paid leave

Couples who suffer a pregnancy loss could be offered paid leave

Couples who suffer a pregnancy loss could be offered paid leave Source: Getty

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New landmark federal legislation could see couples who suffer the tragedy of a miscarriage offered two days of paid bereavement leave.

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