Ai Group welcomed the opportunity to provide a further written submission in response to the Productivity Commission’s Position Paper released in February 2023 as part of its ongoing Carer Leave Inquiry.

Carers contribute enormously to the welfare and wellbeing of the frail and elderly in the community and their role should be supported in the broader aged care system.

However, Ai Group does not support an amendment to the Fair Work Act’s National Employment Standards to introduce a new unpaid carer leave entitlement, including a proposed entitlement ranging from 3-12 months of unpaid leave.

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