paid parental leave

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.

Eight months ago, Richenda stepped away from her business to have her baby and promoted herself to House Manager.

Up till now, the government has failed to deliver meaningful reform for women. But if its serious about change, the budget won’t fall short.

Our paid parental leave system encourages ‘primary carers’, who usually then are female, and pick up the slack for years. We can fix this.

The roadmap to gender equity isn’t final and the joint policy statement isn’t definitive, but we cannot deny solutions exist.

Furniture and homewares retailer Brosa has rolled out a new paid parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.

The Business Council of Australia is calling on the federal government to improve childcare and paid parental leave for families.

NSW public sector employees will soon be eligible for 14 weeks paid parental leave in the first year of their child’s life.

The pandemic has highlighted the need for public policies and workplace practices that support parents and families.

A new research report from The Parenthood places spotlight on policies that are failing parents, children and families in Australia.

The Parenthood and Thrive by Five teamed up with Women’s Agenda to explore why radically reforming child care is important for us all.

It’s 14 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents at ING, regardless of whether you are the ‘primary’ or ‘secondary’ carer