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Miracle Babies Foundation proposes changes to the Australian Government Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Legislation and Parental Leave Pay (PLP) Scheme for families who have a baby hospitalized for two weeks or more.

We propose that primary carers receive one week of extra paid parental leave for every week a baby is in hospital beyond two weeks, with a maximum of 14 weeks extra pay. For fathers and partners we recommend an additional two weeks of extra Dad and Partner Pay.

“This addition to the Paid Parental Leave scheme to better support families during their baby premature or sick baby’s hospital stay should be available for everyone.  It should not matter where you work – all families deserve a best start to life and to help achieve the Australian Government’s The Early Years Strategy, this would be a major step to better helping our most vulnerable babies and children in their early years.”  Kylie Pussell, CEO and CoFounder said. 

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