Bill Shorten defends changing 'birthing parent' to 'mother' on form

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : Ms Grover likened the title 'birthing parent' as something from the Handmaids Tale (pictured)While the new mum received an outpouring of support from Aussies, some pointed out that the word 'mother' alienates other groups such as same-sex couples, adopted parents and surrogates.
46% : Some Aussies said the term was inclusive to surrogates and same-sex couples
35% : Twitter users pointed out that the form alienated groups like same-sex couples and surrogates

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