Second Reading Speeches

Fair Work Amendment (Paid Parental Leave) Bill 2009

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
HANSON-YOUNG, Sen Sarah
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Fair Work Act 2009
to: provide 26 weeks government-funded paid parental leave for all eligible Australian parents at the level of the federal minimum wage, or average wage, with a right to return to work; and make consequential amendments.

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