Superannuation on paid parental leave still ‘on the table’ for May budget, Katy Gallagher says

Minister for finance says she would like to do it now' but concedes pressures on the budget are intensifying

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Katy Gallagher has opened the door to paying superannuation on paid parental leave as early as the May budget, and suggested the government may remove financial penalties from the controversial ParentsNext welfare program.

On Thursday the finance minister and minister for women said paying super on paid parental leave (PPL) remains on the table" for the May budget and she would like to do it now", although she added pressures on the budget are intensifying.

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