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Maeve Bannister

PM open to paid parental leave increase

Anthony Albanese (right) is considering increasing paid parental leave to 26 weeks. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Increasing paid parental leave entitlements is being considered by the federal government but budget constraints will stop immediate action on the issue, the prime minister says.

Unions and businesses want the paid leave entitlement extended from 18 to 26 weeks to help lift women's participation in the workforce.

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