Cricket Australia, in collaboration and partnership with the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) has introduced a world leading parental leave policy for all Australian professional cricketers, a…
Why we need an urgent rethink on parental leave in Australia
The ‘maternity leave’ debate is alive and kicking almost ten years on since the introduction of the government’s first paid parental leave scheme. But this time, it’s not about mums taking leave ̵…
Konica Minolta removes ‘irrelevant titles’ to offer ALL new parents paid leave
All new parents at Konica Minolta Australia can now access 12 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of whether they’re a ‘primary’ or ‘secondary’ carer. Removing the &…
The question some dads can’t answer that says everything: Annabel Crabb on Men at Work
“Whenever I am away, we use FaceTime a lot, and whenever I am at home I do stories, milk and bed, and try to play as much ball sports and Lego as possible. Running races at the park [is] also a regula…
Four traps men and women fall into at home & how to avoid them
The gender pay gap is diminishing according to a new report, however career interruptions are still considered “gendered and highly persistent”, writes Emma Willamson, from Monash Universi…
Men caring for kids cannot be viewed as ‘unicorns’: Kate Thwaites’ first speech in parliament
On Wednesday Kate Thwaites delivered her first speech in Parliament as the new Member for Jagajaga. The “working mum with a 17-month old daughter” said she is proud to be one of a growing …
Theresa May calls for more parental leave for dads, where is Australia on it?
In Theresa May’s final days as UK prime minister she’s been talking less about Brexit and more about reforming paid parental leave, particularly to make it easier for fathers to stay home with a new c…
Telstra gets serious offering 16 weeks paid parental leave to all employees
Telstra laid an important stake in the ground this week, championing equality and a fairer future for its employees. In an impressive policy change, the telecommunications giant will now offer all eli…
UN Women flagship report reveals families hold the key to global gender inequality
The United Nations says women’s rights have advanced around the world over the past decades but gender inequality and violence within the home is still rife. UN Women released its flagship report Prog…
The network of employers getting more dads to take parental leave
What’s next for improving workplace gender equality? Advocating for paid parental leave that encourages dads to take time off. A number of organisations are coming together to try and make it happen t…
