Australia’s parental leave system is a mix of statutory entitlements, government-funded parental leave, and employer-funded parental leave.
Employers are increasingly recognising the benefits of paid parental leave for business, employees, families and the wider community. Many DCA member organisations are leading the way when it comes to parental leave.
In this section, members can learn more about parental leave entitlements, the case for action for employer-funded paid leave, leading-practice principles and case studies/examples.
Overview
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The case for action
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Latest Research - Parental Leave
The State of Flex in the Australian Workforce
Special report highlights a positive link between flexible work and workplace inclusion and shows that the stigma around care, gender and flexible work continues.
Let’s Share the Care
DCA’s report is a call to action to end the gender pay gap by enabling women and men in Australian families to ‘share the care’ more equitably.
Men Get Flexible!
DCA research on men and flexible working and how it can generate positive outcomes for men, women, families and organisations.
Latest Articles - Parental Leave
Addressing Paid Parental Leave
Engaging women in paid work at the same rate as men would increase household incomes and support economic growth.
Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973
DCA has made a submission in response to the review of the Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973 (ML Act).
Childlessness – the unspoken workplace inclusion issue
A blog piece to encourage you to reflect on issues that may be affecting employees who are childless, and not by choice.