Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 3, 2024

Purpose: To introduce a new Neonatal Care Leave Scheme in anticipation of government legislative implementation in 2025. The Act seeks to provide parents of newborns who require medical or palliative care for 7 or more consecutive days within the first 28 days of life, additional paid leave of up to 12 weeks.

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