Speaking before leaving New Zealand this morning, Ms Gillard said there will be announcements this week stemming from the review of the Fair Work Act.
Ms Gillard said one of the key aspects will be helping new parents return to flexible work environments.
"They will be able to request flexible and part-time work and their employer will have to respond to that request," she said.
"We already have, as part of our 10 national employment standards, a right to request.
"This is an extension to that right that Labor introduced."
Ms Gillard conceded the law will not force employers to...
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The Australian government is working on a plan to improve working conditions. One of the goals is to help parents balance work and family life.
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