From July 1, Australian families will be able to access six months of government-funded paid parental leave, which marks a significant expansion of support for new parents.
While the reform is being welcomed, experts say paid leave alone won’t address the long-term challenges many parents, especially mothers and migrant women face when balancing work and caring responsibilities.
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Produced By: Moemina Shukur
Featured In Story: Dr Yinghua Yu – Western Sydney University
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 30 June 2026