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Is it time to rethink Australia's paid parental leave scheme?

Parental Leave, Social issues

Rob Sturrock Source: SBS

It's been almost a decade since Australia introduced its paid parental leave scheme, labelled a 'landmark' social reform at the time. But researchers say ten years on, it's time for a rethink of the policy to legislate a more generous leave scheme for fathers.


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By Pablo Vinales

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It's been almost a decade since Australia introduced its paid parental leave scheme, labelled a 'landmark' social reform at the time. But researchers say ten years on, it's time for a rethink of the policy to legislate a more generous leave scheme for fathers.



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