Pregnant Brisbane LNP councillor dismisses Labor mum-to-be’s concerns

“Council has proven it has the ability to facilitate virtual meetings during COVID, why this cannot be applied for other purposes, like parental responsibilities, is indefensible,” Cr Cook said on Tuesday.

“Streaming council and committee meetings and allowing virtual attendance should be the norm, not the exception.”

LNP environment, parks and sustainability committee chairwoman and Coorparoo ward councillor Fiona Cunningham – who is also pregnant – spoke on ABC Radio on Wednesday morning, saying Cr Cook’s comments were “ridiculous”.

“I don’t share her concerns at all, in…