Labor and Greens senators back four-day work week
by Paul Karp from on (#69KVK)
Committee members support a suite of policies that would radically adjust Australians' work-life balance
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Australia should trial a four-day work week at full pay and more than double paid parental leave (PPL) to 52 weeks, according to recommendations backed by Labor and Greens senators.
The Senate work and care committee reported on Thursday, calling for a suite of policies that would radically adjust work-life balance, to make more time for caring responsibilities and boost quality of life.
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