Is it fair to give working parents more leave?

UpdatedSusan EdmundsRNZ·14 Jul, 2026 07:43 PM4 mins to readShould parents get additional leave to help them with meaningful parenting moments and milestones? Photo / 123rfShould parents get additional leave to help them with meaningful parenting moments and milestones? Photo / 123rfBy Susan Edmunds of RNZAn Australian clothing business has been getting attention for its employee leave policy, which gives parents an extra two weeks off a year until their child turns 12. But could it happen here?

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