Inquiries
Public inquiries and commissioned studies give the opportunity for all points of view in the community to be heard and considered. All individuals, firms, groups and organisations with an interest in an inquiry can participate in the inquiry.
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Prof Cheryl Taylor (PDF - 7k)
Submission 43 for Paid Maternity, Paternity And Parental Leave View full list
When I had my only child in 1989, I was lucky to be a lecturer, employed by James Cook University in Townsville. Because I thought my job required it, and because I had the support of my mother in caring for my new-born son, I took only six weeks'
Date received: 22 May 2008
Robert Sessions (PDF - 12k)
Submission 48 for Paid Maternity, Paternity And Parental Leave View full list
To the to the Productivity Commission. I am a director of a company whose workforce of several hundred is predominantly women. Maternity leave is a big issue for the company and of course for the women we employ, and to date if we have a policy of
Date received: 22 May 2008
Mary Doyle (PDF - 21k)
Submission 45 for Paid Maternity, Paternity And Parental Leave View full list
My husband and I wanted to start a family at a time when I was also offered an opportunity to start a new career. Because of this, we put off trying to get pregnant while I established myself in the new job but by the time I had been in the job for
Date received: 22 May 2008
Max Hendriks (PDF - 6k)
Submission 59 for Paid Maternity, Paternity And Parental Leave View full list
Paid maternaty leave in today's world is a must. If we want families to live and survive, then both parents must work. Giving a little respite to working mothers before, during and after the birth of a child is an essential part of this work regime.
Date received: 21 May 2008
Aviva Sheb'a (PDF - 6k)
Submission 40 for Paid Maternity, Paternity And Parental Leave View full list
Submission to the Inquiry on Paid Maternity Leave It's a shame on Australia that paid maternity leave isn't the norm. It marginalises women even further. That we once had paid maternity leave and lost it, is even more of a shame. Babies need their
Date received: 21 May 2008
Work/life Association (PDF - 73k)
Submission 38 for Paid Maternity, Paternity And Parental Leave View full list
The Work/Life Association Inc. Submission to the Productivity Commissionâs Inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave. Wednesday May 14, 2008. Prepared by Anne Bardoel and Marie Crozier-Durham. Work/Life Association Inc.
Date received: 21 May 2008
Kerry Lovering OAM (PDF - 7k)
Submission 36 for Paid Maternity, Paternity And Parental Leave View full list
The Productivity Commission Inquiry into Paid Maternity Leave To ensure the nation has sufficient workers it is essential that women are employed and are properly paid. Women have always worked but their contribution to the national economy has
Date received: 20 May 2008
Rachel Cowling (PDF - 10k)
Submission 39 for Paid Maternity, Paternity And Parental Leave View full list
This is a personal submission to the long-awaited inquiry into parental leave. I am a mother of two children, and am in a same-sex relationship. My partner and I have been incredibly lucky to have a strong network of friends and family, and with this
Date received: 20 May 2008
Family Action Group, University of Newcastle (PDF - 35k)
Submission 34 for Paid Maternity, Paternity And Parental Leave View full list
Submission to the PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION INQUIRY INTO PAID MATERNITY, PATERNITY AND PARENTAL LEAVE Richard Fletcher, Lecturer, Leader, Fathers and Families Research Program, The Family Action Centre, Faculty of Health, The University of Newcastle
Date received: 20 May 2008
Martin Vanha (PDF - 8k)
Submission 31 for Paid Maternity, Paternity And Parental Leave View full list
Let's be clear and honest about any proposal that seeks to adopt a âlevyâto fund any parental leave, be it maternal or paternal. This is an increase in income tax, and must be opposed. Economic conservatism is the belief and practical action of
Date received: 19 May 2008
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