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Paid Parental Leave

We are keen to improve the choices offered to parents through better parental leave provisions. We think that current arrangements don't adequately meet the needs of working families with new babies.

Many people struggle to balance their work and family commitments and we support changes that will make life easier for families.

Research Publications

Report
Wed 1 Aug, 2007

It's about time

Towards a parental leave policy that gives New Zealand families real choice

All of society benefits when children get the best possible start in life. This report recommends how New Zealand can improve parental leave provisions to give parents real choices in balancing employment and family responsibilities.

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Report summary
Wed 1 Aug, 2007

It’s about time

Towards a parental leave policy that gives New Zealand Families real choice

A pamphlet outlining the Families Commission recommendations on Paid Parental Leave. A Summary Report, August 2007

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