Longer leave for NSW public sector fathers

Fathers working in the NSW public sector will be entitled to 14 weeks of paid parental leave. (AAP)

Dads working in the NSW public sector can look forward to spending quality time with their newborns, with up to 14 weeks of paid leave.

A distinction between 'primary' and 'secondary' carers will be removed in an overhaul starting in October, with both mothers and fathers entitled to the provision.