Dads Caucus launches to tackle Australian fathers' parental leave fears

A bipartisan Dads Caucus has launched to support fathers taking parental leave and address job security concerns.

Why it mattersShapes how many fathers can afford to spend time with newborns without risking their career.

AustraliaAustralian fathers now have 26 weeks of paid leave available, and push is on to extend it to 52 weeks.

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Three-quarters of Labor's $560m grants went to Labor-held seats

A public integrity analysis found three-quarters of Labor's $560 million grants went to Labor-held seats.

Why it mattersGrants distributed heavily to Labor-held seats raise questions about fair use of public money.

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Albanese defends $560 million grant program after pork-barrelling report

A report found Labor-held seats received almost three-quarters of $560 million. It came from the government's Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

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Dads Caucus launches to tackle Australian fathers' parental leave fears

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Three-quarters of Labor's $560m grants went to Labor-held seats

Albanese defends $560 million grant program after pork-barrelling report

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