Budget 2024: Labor to Expand Paid Parental Leave to Encourage Australians to Have More Children

The government also wants to pay superannuation guarantee on paid parental leave to help parents who choose to have more children.
Budget 2024: Labor to Expand Paid Parental Leave to Encourage Australians to Have More Children
Jim Chalmers said bringing back the baby bonus is off the table. Flamingo Images/Shutterstock
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The Albanese government is seeking to encourage Australians to have bigger families through expanded investments in paid parental leave and early childhood education.

In a press conference on May 10, Mr. Chalmers said that while people have the right to make their own choices, the Albanese government intends to open opportunities for Australians to have bigger families.
Celene Ignacio
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Celene Ignacio is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for S&P Global, BusinessWorld Philippines, and The Manila Times.
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