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'Should Australian women have access to paid period leave?'
On a scale of 1 to 10, 98 percent of women who reported experiencing severe pain during their periods rated their pain at an 8. Source: Getty / Caiaimage Getty Images
One in ten women in Australia suffer from endometriosis, a condition that causes excruciating pain during periods. Due to this, menstruating women can find their work life very stressful and challenging. Lawyer Jessica Heron and Victorian Women’s Trust’s Executive Director Mary Crooks have explained how implementing a 'Paid Period leave' policy can prove to be a revolutionary step towards gender equality.
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