University of Melbourne staff push for paid gender transition leave and flexible approach to Australia Day
by Adeshola Ore from World news | The Guardian on (#5Y6GP)
Law expert warns changing Australia Day status in employee agreements could lead to reduction in public holiday entitlement
The national academics' union is urging the university sector to pave the way for nation-leading gender affirmation leave in Australia.
The issue has been highlighted by University of Melbourne staff calling for paid gender transition leave as part of negotiations on a new three-year enterprise agreement, first reported by the Age.
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