Parental Leave

MEDIA RELEASE: Flexible work is everywhere – except where future leaders need it most

Which Australian businesses offer more than the average paid parental leave?

Case study: Employee consultation drives changes to parental leave

MEDIA RELEASE: New WGEA report reveals lifetime cost of gender pay gap

MEDIA RELEASE: WGEA’s first release of public sector employer pay gaps shows commitment to gender equality

WGEA case study: TelstraSuper paid parental leave

MEDIA RELEASE: New WGEA results confirm improvement in gender equality, but more to do to in Australian workplaces

Advancing Paid Parental Leave and Flexibility in the Workplace

Australian employers paying up for mums and dads on parental leave

New data released today (8 February) reveals 3 in 5 employers are now offering paid parental leave, the vast majority of those making paid leave equally available for both parents.

Removing the motherhood penalty

Mother’s Day is a day of celebration for families across Australia. It is also an opportunity for us to consider what motherhood means in contemporary society. Many mothers want to pursue careers alongside raising their children and they should not be penalised for doing so.