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Explore our collection of evidence-based policy papers, organised by topic. These papers reflect NFAW’s ongoing work to inform and influence policies that impact women and girls across Australia.

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NFAW response to the draft Productivity Commission report on paid maternity, paternity and parental leave

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Topic

Parental Leave

Date

30 November, 2008

NFAW precis on the draft Productivity Commission report on supporting parents with newborn children

The Productivity Commission was asked by the Federal Government in February 2008 to undertake a public inquiry into paid maternity, paternity and paternal leave, reporting by February 2009. The Commission put out a background paper in April 2008, followed by a round of hearings and submissions.

Topic

Health / Parental Leave / Transfers and Social Services

Date

5 November, 2008

Health Paid Parental Leave Productivity Commission Social Services Transfer Payments

NFAW submission to the inquiry into paid maternity, paternity and parental leave

The origins of the NFAW role lay in the process of national consultations with women and their organisations during 2006 and 2007 on the impacts on their working lives of the former Government’s changes to the industrial relations system (WorkChoices). In consequence early NFAW discussions about a national system of paid maternity or paternity leave were framed around industrial relations policy.

Topic

Parental Leave

Date

1 November, 2008

Paid Parental Leave Social Services Transfer Payments

NFAW statement on child abuse and neglect in Australia

The emerging problems of dysfunctional families, domestic violence and/or consequent neglect and abuse of children need to be addressed. Parents need support services aimed at helping them to cope well with their responsibilities as carers of their children.

Topic

Health / Parental Leave / Transfers and Social Services

Date

1 May, 2008

Health Paid Parental Leave Social Services

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