News & Views Has the pandemic created the ideal conditions for a “parent’s revolution”? The pandemic is forcing a broader reckoning of public policy and workplace practices that impact parent’s ability to work and care.
Politics ‘Catch a cab’: Councillor Kara Cook barred from virtual meetings following a planned c-section Brisbane City Council has come under fire for barring a request from Kara Cook, to participate in meetings remotely after giving birth.
News & Views California politician Buffy Wicks held her newborn while casting a deciding vote on family leave bill Californian lawmaker Buffy Wicks had given birth to her immunocompromised daughter recently, and had applied to vote remotely. The request was denied.
News & Views Reforming ‘dad leave’ is a baby step towards greater gender equality Modest changes to Australia’s paid parental provision can help address the gender gap in unpaid and paid work between mothers and fathers
News & Views Five facts every Australian needs to know about men at work Annabel Crabb presented at the Australian HR Institute’s IWD breakfast with humour, sharp analysis & an abundance of facts about men at work.
News & Views ‘Grossly unfair’: How Australia’s super system penalises mothers Implementing mandatory super payments during paid parental leave is “one of several things” that need fixing in Australia’s parental leave structure.
News & Views What happened when my husband asked for parental leave When Renee Hancock’s husband applied for parental leave, the response from HR was that the company’s policy was for women.
News & Views This company is giving new parents $1000 a month to support childcare costs PEXA has launched policies to support families, including six-months paid parental leave & up to $1000 in childcare assistance per month.
News & Views ‘I’m not ok’: Meghan Markle’s emotional confession “Any woman, especially when they’re pregnant, you’re really vulnerable, & so that was made really challenging,” Meghan Markle told ITV.
News & Views Cricket Australia introduces 12 months’ paid parental leave for female players In collaboration with the Australian Cricketers’ Association, Cricket Australia has introduced a leading parental leave policy for professional cricketers.
News & Views Why we need an urgent rethink on parental leave in Australia Parental leave policies that encourage fathers to take leave and engage at home are guaranteed to positively impact gender equality at both home and at work.
Employers 72% of Australians say dads deserve more parental leave A recent report commissioned by HR services and recruitment company, Randstad, reveals that Australians want better parental leave policies for fathers.