A new proposal from the Nationals aims to drastically overhaul Australia's family policy by tripling paid parental leave up to 18 months and offering mothers a 25% HECS debt reduction per child.

However, Jason Matthews criticised the plan, questioning its financial viability and arguing that the current six-month allowance is already generous enough.

A new proposal from the Nationals aims to drastically overhaul Australia's family policy by tripling paid parental leave up to 18 months and offering mothers a 25% HECS debt reduction per child.
However, Jason Matthews criticised the plan, questioning its financial viability and arguing that the current six-month allowance is already generous enough.

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Nationals propose tripling paid parental leave to 18 months

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