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Newshound
15-05-2008, 08:55 AM
At the recent Productivity Commission inquiry into parental leave, the Women's Action Alliance proposed a classless Government funded maternity leave system. Although it won't provide sufficient income for many women, it's a step in the right direction.

The Commission also heard submissions from the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) and the Australian Breastfeeding Association.

Read the full Fairfax article here (http://smallbusiness.theage.com.au/growing/management/maternity-to-mining-910322602.html?s_cid=rss_smallbiz)