PM's maternity leave pledge:
"PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has signalled his support for a national parental leave scheme, after a report recommended that taxpayers fund 18 weeks' leave for working mothers and two weeks for fathers at an annual cost of $450 million.
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"We are still some ways off resolving the financial policy detail, but what I am saying to you loud and clear today is that this Australian Government believes the time has come to bite the bullet on this and we intend to do so," Mr Rudd said.
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The recommendations will now go to public consultation. A final report is due next year. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has already indicated that businesses would not accept them."
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