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Govt asked to explain parental leave delay

The Federal Opposition has questioned why a bill to implement the Government's parental leave scheme has not been introduced to Parliament when the plan was promised last May.

The Government wants the legislation passed by the middle of the year even though there are only 10 Senate sitting days scheduled before Parliament's winter recess.

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I am a pretty committed voter for one party, but the pandering to religion from both sides is disturbing. Especially the press conferences in front of church.

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