Second Reading Speeches

Fair Work Amendment (Paid Reproductive Health Leave and Flexible Work Arrangements) Bill 2025

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
WATERS, Sen Larissa
Originating house
Senate
Status
Before Senate
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Fair Work Act 2009
to enable employees to access 12 days of paid reproduction health leave in a 12 month period and to request flexible working arrangements when experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause; and
Workplace Gender Equality (Matters in relation to Gender Equality Indicators) Instrument 2023
to enable the collection of certain data.

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