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Increased paid parental leave will help tackle gender pay gap

Increased paid parental leave will help tackle gender pay gap

20,03,24 | Equity

New laws to increase Australia’s government-funded paid parental leave to 26 weeks were passed in the Senate this week, a significant win for working families. Parents currently have access to 20 weeks of paid parental leave, but under the changes, that amount will...
Increased paid parental leave will help tackle gender pay gap

Member win on parental leave provisions

06,02,24 | Union win

IEU members at Mancel College have welcomed a new collective agreement offering improved paid parental leave provisions, including paid superannuation on unpaid leave (up to 12 months). Located in the Brisbane suburb of Fig Tree Pocket, Mancel College is a specialist...
Increased paid parental leave will help tackle gender pay gap

Increase in parental leave welcomed

31,10,23 | Equity, Workers' rights

In a significant step towards promoting family well-being and gender equality in the workforce, the Australian government has introduced legislation to extend paid parental leave to 26 weeks by 2026. IEU-QNT Assistant Secretary Rebecca Sisson said the landmark move...