Super for paid parental leave, strengthening Medicare at forefront of budget

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The government will commit billions in super contributions for paid parental leave and to strengthening Medicare in next week's federal budget.

The government will commit $1.1 billion in super contributions for paid parental leave in the upcoming budget, then $600 million a year thereafter when the scheme is up and running.The government says it's cracking down on toxic views towards women online. This is what that means"When mums or dads go on the government paid parental leave system, they shouldn't be missing out on superannuation," Chalmers said.

"We recognise that when people are making difficult choices about whether to have kids, we need to support them," he said.The treasurer also committed $3 billion to strengthen Medicare and an $8.5 billion investment in health overall.

 

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