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Boosting maternity leave payments would help the economy, not just parents

Written by Esther Mirjam Girsberger, Lecturer in Economics, University of Technology Sydney

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.

It could also help the country by supporting women’s workforce participation and boosting fertility rates.

Australia currently has the lowest...

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DesignStreet marks 27 years with a bold rebrand

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Boosting maternity leave payments would help the economy, not just parents

As AI leader Nvidia posts record results, Warren Buffett’s made a surprise bet on Google

New data shows the ACT and Queensland’s economies are beating the rest of the nation

Real wages have grown – just – over the past year. But they’re still down near 2011 levels

Nutifood–ViPlus Dairy Partnership Gains Victorian Government Support in Vietnam Visit

Australian businesses have actually been slow to adopt AI, survey finds

Years in the making, the first complete monthly inflation report is almost here

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin

Old-School Road Trip Games to Keep Your Family Sane

cuts, spends, and everything you need to know at a glance

Why your Green Card application may be rejected, and what can you do about it?

DesignStreet marks 27 years with a bold rebrand

Deputy partners with SuperAPI to streamline employee onboarding and help get shift-based industries ready for PayDay Super

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