Shareholder lobby group says parents trust G8 Education to look after children but carers ‘are not supported to look after their own’
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Australian employers commonly offer paid parental leave – in addition to the government scheme – to attract and retain workers in a competitive jobs market.
But the largest listed childcare provider in Australia, G8 Education, has no such policy, drawing the attention of activist shareholders who want to pressure it to change.
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