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Menopause leave bad for women at work: Liberal senator

Hollie Hughes says menopause-related leave is not needed, with other types of time off available. (Dominic Giannini/AAP PHOTOS)

Employers could be reluctant to hire or promote women if menopause leave is legislated, a Liberal senator says, as thousands reach for early retirement because of hormonal changes.

Hollie Hughes made the claim at a senate committee into issues relating to menopause and perimenopause during a heated exchange with industry representatives in Sydney on Monday.

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