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Fathers still portrayed as secondary caregivers in Australia’s paid parental leave scheme

Fathers are often portrayed as optional or secondary caregivers in language surrounding Paid Parental Leave, according to new research.

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Dads and parental leave: New survey backs idea it can reduce sexist attitudes

Parental leave for fathers has the power to decrease sexist attitudes and gender bias, according to a new research.

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Australia’s current Paid Parental Leave scheme only entrenches negative gender stereotypes

A new study has claimed that in the last ten years, almost all paid parental leave under the role of ‘primary carer’ has been taken by women.