The prime minister reveals he had to miss a milestone with his son because of the election campaign.
New South Wales Prime Minister Dominic Perrotett has broken down in tears after revealing that he had to miss his son’s first father-son school camp due to work commitments.
“I took him there last night, all the dads are there with the kids. I had to drop him off, set him up…and left.
He said it was hard not to join his son William.
“I wish I could have been there,” Perrotet said.
“I think balancing work and family life is a real challenge facing all parents today.”
A father of seven, he tries to spend quality time with them whenever possible.
“Whenever I have time off, I’m always here to build a Lego ship with Willsey or play basketball with the kids,” Mrs. Perrotet said.
The Perrotettes also spoke about the three miscarriages the couple experienced, which prompted a change in miscarriage leave for civil servants.
“We lost three little babies. It’s pretty scary,” said Mrs. Perrottet.
“I’m appalled that you had to take sick leave. It should be a bereavement. I just lost a family member.”
Mr Perrottet faces a tough test to lead the coalition to a fourth consecutive term in state elections on March 25 against Labor leader Chris Minns.
https://thewest.com.au/business/premier-chokes-up-revealing-he-had-to-miss-milestone-with-son-due-to-election-campaign-c-10028587 The prime minister reveals he had to miss a milestone with his son because of the election campaign.