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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp

Labor and Greens senators back four-day work week

Barbara Pocock
Chair of the Senate work and care committee, Greens senator Barbara Pocock. Labor and Greens senators support a four-day work week for Australia. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Australia should trial a four-day work week at full pay and more than double paid parental leave (PPL) to 52 weeks, according to recommendations backed by Labor and Greens senators.

The Senate work and care committee reported on Thursday, calling for a suite of policies that would radically adjust work-life balance, to make more time for caring responsibilities and boost quality of life.

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