Australia debates paid parental leave. Can you imagine?


There’s a push for paid parental leave (somewhere between 18 and 26 weeks at $544 a week) in Australia.

Many are saying the economy doesn’t allow for it at this time, others say it’s long overdue.

Can you ever imagine a day when we’d seriously entertain that idea in the United States? It would allow kids to get off to such a good start, and parents to be more productive workers in the long run.

Ah well, if Sen. Arlen Specter can become a Democrat, I guess anything can happen.

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Jennifer Gish

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  1. Jen S says:

    It will NEVER happen. Though I agree it would lead to mom’s feeling more secure leaving baby behind and better workers, who have fully adjusted to having a baby in the house.

    I am fortunate though that my company carries “diasbility coverage” that allowed me full pay while I was out for my pregnancies.