Politician makes history by breastfeeding newborn daughter in parliament

The daughter of Australian politician Larissa Waters became the first baby to be breastfed in parliament.

The Australian Greens co-deputy leader returned to the Senate for the first time since giving birth to her second child earlier this year.


The 40-year-old proudly breastfed her youngest daughter during a vote in the chamber on Tuesday,Associated Press reports.

She later tweeted: "So proud that my daughter Alia is the first baby to be breastfed in the federal Parliament! We need more #women & parents in Parli"