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Carer leave

Issues paper

Published Date: 15.7.2022

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Theme: Income and paid work

Sub-theme: Support at work

Carers leave Work and care Carer-inclusive workplaces Flexible work

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Theme: Income and paid work

Sub-theme: Support at work

View Publication Carers leave Work and care Carer-inclusive workplaces Flexible work

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

All content is reviewed, edited and approved by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team, in line with our Submission Guidelines.


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Carer leave

Issues paper

Published Date: 15.7.2022

  • Organisation Name

    Australian Government Productivity Commission

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Australian Government Productivity Commission. (2022, July). Carer leave. https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/carer-leave/issues/carer-leave-issues.pdf

Long Summary

This issues paper was released as part of an inquiry into the adequacy of carer leave in Australia, conducted by the Productivity Commission on the recommendation of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. It examines the employment entitlements available to carers of older Australians and proposes policy options to improve access to carer leave.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Highlights the rights carers currently have in paid employment
  • Identifies opportunities to improve support for carers in the workplace

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Provides an overview of current employment entitlements for carers of older people
  • Presents key data concerning the impacts of caring on paid employment
  • Proposes policy options for expanding carer leave entitlements

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