Advocates welcome extension of paid parental leave to include same-sex partners / Marriage is logical extension of parental equality for same-sex couples
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the Federal Government’s extension of paid parental leave to include same-sex partners.
Today, the Minister for Community Services, Jenny Macklin, announced that the Government’s paid parental leave scheme will be extended to include dads and same-sex partners.
Australian Marriage Equality national spokesperson, Alex Greenwich, said,
“We thank the Federal Government for recognising that all new parents, including those in same-sex relationships, can do with a little help when a new baby arrives.”
“The need to bond with a newborn, and the financial stresses having a newborn can give rise to, are the same for all parents, regardless of their gender.”
Mr Greenwich said allowing same-sex couples to marry will also benefit the children of these couples, and is a logical extension of the Government’s support for families headed by same-sex couples.
“All Australian children, including those being raised by same-sex couples, benefit from the stability, security and recognition that having married parents can bring.”
“Allowing the children of same-sex couples to have married parents is the logical extension of the equal parental support the Federal Government is providing to families headed by same-sex couples.”
For more information contact Alex Greenwich on 0421 316 335.