All the other kids are doing it…
There are only two developed countries that don’t have paid maternity leave - and Australia is one of them. This even leaves us lagging behind Tanzania, Iran, Burma and Djibouti.
Paid parental leave is not just about valuing the well-being and development of children; there is also an economic benefit in retaining people in the workforce and safeguarding the nation’s future prosperity. Isn’t it time Australia caught up?
Well this is the chance we have long been waiting for - the Productivity Commission is finally looking into the issue. Click here to sign the petition calling for a minimum of six months paid parental leave - and we’ll deliver it direct to the Commission and the Government:
www.getup.org.au/campaign/AllTheOtherKidsAreDoingIt
If almost every other nation on earth can see the benefit - even the very poorest - then surely it’s time for Australia to start looking after families. Australia currently leaves it up to the individual employer to decide - and those in the retail and service industries have almost no access to paid parental leave.
That’s why a joint statement was signed yesterday by more than a dozen prominent Australian organisations advocating a minimum of six months paid parental leave. You can join us in the push for paid parental leave by clicking here:
www.getup.org.au/campaign/AllTheOtherKidsAreDoingIt
Change only happens in society if we can demonstrate enough of us demand the government get with the times. You can help make this change by signing the petition today. If all the other kids are doing it, why can’t we?
Thanks for being a part of the solution!
