Productivity Commission to Investigate Paid Maternity Leave
Source:Australia. Treasurer. Minister for Employment & Workplace Relations; Social Inclusion. Minister for Families; Housing; Community Services & Indigenous Affairs. Joint Media Release
"Delivering on its election commitment, the Rudd Labor Government will ask the Productivity Commission to examine ways the Government can provide improved support to parents with newborn children.
Any policy reforms in this area will be aimed at ensuring strong and sustainable economic growth, take into account our ageing population and the importance of early childhood development, and support Australian families balance work and family responsibilities."