Most Dads Take Two Weeks or Less of Parental Leave, Study Finds

Most Dads Take Two Weeks or Less of Parental Leave, Study Finds

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Major parental leave review launched with current system 'not working'

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Dads seen as 'exceptional circumstance' in key documents underlying Au

The key legislative documents for the Australian paid parental leave (PPL) government scheme frame fatherhood as an exceptional circumstance and promote mothers as the primary caregivers, perpetuating gendered stereotypes and undermining efforts towards gender equality, according to Australian research. The researchers say the initial framework clearly articulates that primary carers are assumed to be mothers, relegating fathers to a secondary r…