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Do It For The Children BlogWednesday 13th May 2009 - The LatestPosted by Brie Rogers Lowery, May 13th, 2009The Federal Government has announced that this year's Budget includes a government-funded paid parental leave scheme of 18 weeks. While it's not everything we called for, it's a huge step forward for Australian families. Congratulations to all involved! This means Australia will no longer be... Paid parental leave: we can't afford to delayPosted by Anna Saulwick, April 17th, 2009The Government has taken a step back from its commitment to introduce paid parental leave in Australia. As the economy slowed, they put the word out that we cannot afford a paid parental leave scheme in the 2009 budget. The Australia Institute, for one, isn’t buying it. Their... Wednesday April 1st 2009 - The LatestPosted by Brie Rogers Lowery, April 1st, 2009Free MP babycare service announced in place of paid parental leave! The Government has today announced a free baby sitting service at local MP offices accross the country. Find out more at www.free-mp-babycare.com.au. Check out the advert here - valid today only! Mums deliver 43,000 strong message on Paid Parental LeavePosted by Christopher Brew, March 13th, 2009Leading the charge on government paid parental leave, two passionate GetUp mums delivered your petition to the Government last Thursday. Rebecca and Marka (and their camera-charming kids!) handed the Minister for Families, Jenny Macklin, over 43,000 signatures demanding action on Paid... Thursday 12th March - The LatestPosted by Brie Rogers Lowery, March 12th, 2009Minister for Family Affairs, Jenny Macklin was today presented with GetUp's Paid Parental Leave petition of over 43,000 signatures. Stay tuned for details on the presentation. |
Do It For The ChildrenThere are only two developed countries that don't have paid maternity leave - and Australia is one of them. This even leaves us lagging behind Tanzania, Iran, Burma and Djibouti.
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