Helping dads and partners take time off to care for newborns - The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Legislation introduced into the parliament today will give eligible dads and partners financial support to take time off work to bond with their new baby from 1 January next year. We understand that having a baby is a big moment in a family's life, and we want both mum and dad to have support to take time off to bond with their new baby. With more assistance to take time off work when a new baby joins the family, dads will be able to support mums and be involved in the care of their baby right from the start.

Source: http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jennymacklin.fahcsia.gov.au%2Fmediareleases%2F2012%2Fpages%2Fdads_partners_timeoff_for_newborns_220312.aspx&collection=releases&rank=20&auth=MxMJERZPdfBeV1fq%2Bo9yiQ

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