National Unveils 100-Day Plan Including Longer Paid Parental Leave
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The National Party has announced the first actions it would take if it wins the next election. The plan, which it calls a 100-day plan, includes a proposal to introduce legislation that would extend paid parental leave to 27 weeks from July 2027. This would be the first step towards a total of 30 weeks of paid leave.
The plan also says that parents would be allowed to take their leave in more flexible ways. Parents currently receive paid parental leave from the government for a set number of weeks, and the party wants to make it easier for families to share this time. The party has not yet provided full details of how the changes would be paid for, according to the information available at the time of reporting.
A 100-day plan is a list of promises that a political party makes to show what it would do in the first three months after taking power. Such plans are often used to show voters the priorities of a party. Supporters of longer parental leave say it can help children and parents, while critics often ask how the cost will be covered by the government.
The proposal is still only a plan. Any changes would need to be passed by Parliament before they could take effect, and this would only happen if National wins the election and forms the government. Voters will be able to compare this plan with the policies of other parties before they decide how to vote.
Sources: RNZ
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