Hon MICHAEL WOOD (Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety): I acknowledge the report released by UNICEF and its conclusions on paid parental leave entitlements. I also note the report found that New Zealand achieves well in regards to the quality of childcare, in terms of child to teacher ratios, and in the qualifications of caregivers. I am proud that it's been Labour-led Governments that have led the way on the provision of paid parental leave, including its introduction in 2002 and its increase to 26 weeks in the previous term of Government. I do note that the data tables on page 26 of the UNICEF report are based on 2018 data. Therefore, the league table results do not reflect the increase to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, which only fully took effect from 2020. Our Government does continue to support young families through the provision of paid parental leave but also, recently, our doubling of sick leave entitlements, our Families Package, improvements we're making to the Holidays Act which will increase flexibility, and the upcoming winter energy payment. We always acknowledge that there is more to do. That's why we're committed to turning around the longstanding inequalities that some Kiwi families face. 