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Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

BY ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024 12:38PM

The Coalition plans to amend paid parental leave legislation to let parents opt for a one-off cash payment instead of superannuation contributions on government-funded paid parental leave.

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