If you're employed in Australia, you're likely familiar with compulsory superannuation payments from your employer, currently set at 11% and set to increase to 12% by July 2025, writes author Ana Kresina Super is often overlooked when planning for parental leave, given its long-term nature and...
Law experts from Charles Darwin University (CDU) are advocating for significant reforms to Australia's parental leave system, emphasizing the need for substantial increases in paid parental leave. Their research indicates that Australia lags behind other countries with similar economies in terms of parental leave entitlements. Current...
Increasing the rate of paid maternity leave, so it is tied to prior earnings, rather than just increasing the time off work, could lead to better and fairer outcomes for Australian families, reports researcher Esther Mirjam Girsberger It could also help the country by supporting women’s...
