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Leading article Australia

Turnbull’s PPL lesson

18 February 2017

9:00 AM

18 February 2017

9:00 AM

One of the mistakes that plagued Tony Abbott during his period as Prime Minister was his stubborn commitment to the Paid Parental Leave scheme; the unlamented PPL. From the get-go, it was obvious to any sensible commentator that the scheme was a futile attempt by Mr Abbott to win over people (i.e.

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