The new campaign calling for paid parental leave for fathers and non-birthing parents

A new campaign has been launched, calling on the federal government to fund 12 weeks of paid parental leave for fathers and non-birthing parents.

“The Dads Action Plan for the Early Years” is title of the national strategy, and director of the Minderoo Foundation Jay Weatherill says “it’s as much about changing social norms as it is about money as well”.

“The scheme is all about making sure that men are more involved in the fathering and parenting role,” Mr Weatherill told Ross and Russel.

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