Parental leave
‘Every wrinkle is celebrated’: The women using age to their career advantage
Returning to work after taking years – or even decades – away? For some women, the benefits far outweigh the challenges.
- by Dilvin Yasa
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Opinion
Childcare
The workplace change that could fix our declining birth rate
For some parents, it’s not that they can’t afford to have more children, it’s that they simply don’t have the time to raise them.
- by Charlotte Mortlock
Has parenting really become too hard? Experts certainly believe so
Many parents are at the breaking point of stress, and some say parenting has become too hard. What can we do to bring the joy back?
- by Sarah Berry
Opinion
Opinion
Despite our parental leave win, super is still sexist
Paying super on parental leave will add billions of dollars to the retirement funds of parent carers across the country. But it’s not enough.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Government
Qld unions call for 18 weeks of paid parental leave – for both partners
The pre-election push, to benefit public servants, seeks to fix “outdated” entitlements disadvantaging all parents.
- by Matt Dennien
Babynomics: Is starting a family good for you, or just for the nation?
Having children can be a joy, but they don’t come cheap. They are also important to the economy.
- by Rachel Clun and Shane Wright
Opinion
Superannuation
Parental leave super is no silver bullet, but it’s better than nothing
Efforts from employers, government, and frank conversations between partners about super being a shared expense are still needed. But it’s a start.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Superannuation
Want to be a true romantic? Top up your pregnant partner’s super
Expensive gifts are a lovely way to show your love, but supporting their long-term financial independence is even better.
- by Renae Vercoe
Superannuation has a huge divide. This change will help fix it
The government will seek to close a gap in retirement savings between men and women by paying super on top of parental leave.
- by Rachel Clun
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Services Australia
How Amy’s newborn dream turned into a financial ordeal
The first time mother loved being home with baby Bernadette. But the months-long wait for parental leave payments became a financial problem.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Opinion
Opinion
Why businesses need to do more to help dads take parental leave
While the uptake in fathers taking more parental leave is great, we have more to do to help organisations prepare for it.
- by Justine Alter
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