More paid parental leave for public sector in NSW budget Economy & Industry As part of its upcoming state budget, the NSW government has introduced a new paid parental leave policy for public sector workers, effective October. There
Push for 26 weeks’ paid parental leave in APS emerges in legislation review February 14, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal At least three groups are calling for the Australian Public Service to offer 26 weeks of paid leave to both partners after the birth or
PM on violence against women: ‘What comes next is in all our hands’ September 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has described family violence — which predominantly affects women and children — as ‘everybody’s business’ and said that the nation
NSW’s expanded parental leave policy comes into effect July 1, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The New South Wales government’s new parental leave policy has officially come into effect, allowing public sector employees to access up to 14 weeks of
NSW public servants to receive universal parental leave April 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales All New South Wales public sector employees who are primary carers will soon be able to access up to 14 weeks’ paid parental leave in
Paid parental leave needs an overhaul if governments want us to have ‘one for the country’ September 14, 2020 By Sarah Duffy, Michelle O'Shea and Patrick van Esch Economy & Industry As Australia and New Zealand face the realities of slow growth, or even a decline in population, it’s time to ask if their governments are
Premium Case studies Reentry to work is a challenge, but sponsors and preparation make it easier. How Victorian public servants are returning after parental leave September 13, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Case studies No organisation wants to lose talent because it couldn’t provide the support and encouragement to foster successful re-entry after parental leave. The Victorian Public Sector
Victoria strengthens parental leave for public servants October 17, 2018 By David Donaldson News The Victorian government will make it easier for public servants to access parental leave, in a move it hopes will help attract and retain talent
Does paid maternity leave help mothers' health and wellbeing? August 22, 2017 By The University of Melbourne Career Advice It has been challenging for researchers to assess the population impact of paid maternity leave schemes, as around the world most wealthy countries have had
Paid parental leave changes: public servants worse off December 18, 2015 By David Donaldson Career Advice The federal government’s new policy on paid parental leave is better than proposals from the last budget targeting so-called “double dipping”. But it will still