legislation
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Why Australia Needs to Introduce Menstrual Leave and Other Period-Friendly Policies
Spain recently announced plans to legislate menstrual leave. This is extra leave for those who experience severe period pain. The decision has sparked public debate about whether Australia should introduce a similar scheme. More than 90% of women under 25 report regular period pain and there is little evidence it reduces with age. At least…
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Reminder: No ANZAC Day Long Weekend For Many Of Us This Year
Australians love their public holidays and when they happen to fall on the weekend, we’re grateful when we get the Monday off as a substitute. One of the more sombre public holidays is ANZAC Day and in 2021, it falls on a Sunday. Unfortunately for some, not all states and territories will be getting replacement…