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Some form of paid maternity leave is likely

05/04/2009 — Filed under: Current issues — Comments (0)
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The ABC has reported that it is likely that the 2009-10 Budget will include some form of paid parental leave.

The Productivity Commission has recommended a taxpayer-funded scheme of 18 weeks paid leave at the minimum wage.

View the report on the ABC website.

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