Paid parental leave boost in budget for dads and single mothers

The federal government is merging the two-week Dad and Partner Pay scheme with the 18 weeks of Paid Parental Leave (PPL) to create an "enhanced" 20-week scheme, paid at the minimum wage. This feature explains more about Paid Parental Leave.

Baby and father. Source: Getty Images

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