Paid parental leave plan ignores economics of well-functioning families
- Written by Helen Hodgson, Associate Professor, Curtin Law School and Curtin Business School, Curtin University
Family policies are about ensuring children get a good start in life.Image sourced from shutterstock.comThe federal government’s proposal to amend paid parental leave may result in short term fiscal gains, but overlooks the fact that well-functioning families provide long-term economic and social benefits to the community.
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