Parental leave reform needs to consider small and medium businesses [Website contribution]

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Norman, H., Stumbitz, B. and Banister, E. 2025. Parental leave reform needs to consider small and medium businesses [Website contribution]. The Conversation. https://doi.org/10.64628/ab.uk7v6t3uj
TitleParental leave reform needs to consider small and medium businesses [Website contribution]
AuthorsNorman, H., Stumbitz, B. and Banister, E.
Sustainable Development Goals5 Gender equality
Middlesex University ThemeHealth & Wellbeing
PublisherThe Conversation
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Online25 Sep 2025
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Deposited14 Apr 2026
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